Wilson v. Walrath
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover possession of an automobile or $1,000, the value thereof, in case delivery cannot be had, and for $300 for its detention. The case was tried before Holt, J., who made findings and ordered judgment in favor •of defendant'. A motion to amend the findings was granted and a motion for a new trial was denied. From the judgment entered pursuant to the amended order, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtElliott, J.
This was an action in replevin, in which the plaintiff sought to recover possession of an automobile. The case was tried by the court without a jury, and findings of fact and conclusions of law were made in favor of the defendant. From the judgment entered thereon the plaintiff appealed to this court.
The principal facts are undisputed. The ultimate conclusion only is questioned. If the findings of fact are sustained by the evidence, the conclusions of law were properly drawn. One Spargo sold the automobile in question to the appellant, Wilson, who paid full consideration thérefor, but agreed…
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