Joy v. Sachs

LOONEY, Justice.

Both in his individual capacity and as executor of the estate of his deceased wife, M. A. Joy, appellant brought this suit against Guy S. Sachs, appellee, to recover a diamond finger ring, and, in the alternative, its value, alleged to be $1,000. Appellant, in substance, alleged that the ring was his separate property, or, if not, that it belonged to the community of himself and deceased wife, Mrs. E. G. Joy; that on or about November 1, 1931, his wife borrowed from appellee the sum of $300, executed a note evidencing the indebtedness, and a chattel mortgage on the ring in…