Constructora, S. A. v. Shepherd

JAMES M. CARTER, District Judge.

This opinion concerns the scope of Sec. 689, Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, and the question of the jurisdiction of the Superior court to try title to personal property capable of manual delivery which has been garnisheed and attached in the hands of third parties. Jurisdiction of this court is based on diversity of citizenship, and a claim that the amount of the controversy exceeds $3000.

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Statement of Facts

This is an action in trespass to personal property, brought by Constructora, S.A., a Mexican corporation, hereinafter referred to as…