Neidhardt v. Siverts

MORRIS, Judge.

This is an action in conversion for the recovery of the value of certain hay belonging to the plaintiff that the defendant is alleged to have converted. Damages are also claimed for pursuit of the property and exemplary damages. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff for the conversion of 30 tons of hay at $10 per ton amounting to $300, $150 damages for pursuit of the property, and $500 exemplary damages, making a total verdict of $950. Judgment was entered for this amount plus costs. The defendant moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or in the alternative for a new…