Cox v. McKinney

Plaintiff sued to recover $500 for the conversion of a house axxd some fixtures therein. The cause was tried before the court and a jury, resulting, in a jxxdgment in favor of plaintiff for $245.50'. Unsuccessful in motion for a new trial, defendant appealed.

Plaintiff alleged that on December 15, 1921, and for many months prior, he was the lawful owner and in possession of a frame building, one counter, one show case and some shelving, all situate on a certain described lot in the city of Poplar Bluff, the lot being the'property of Mary P. Quinn; that on December 15', 1921. (the date of deed…