E. Bastheim Co. v. Schultz

This action was, as framed by the complaint, in form, claim and delivery for the recovery of possession of two certain diamonds. Omitting the more formal allegations of .the complaint, it was . alleged that on the fourth day of December, 1916, defendants Schultz and Schlager obtained the diamonds from the plaintiff “upon the representation that they desired to exhibit the same to a third party for the purpose of inspection and then and there promised and agreed to promptly return the same to said plaintiff. ’ ’ It was alleged, on information and belief, that the said Schultz and Sehlager had…