Bischoff v. Thomasson

This detinue action involves the ownership of a diamond ring valued at about $35,000.00 Finding both parties innocent of any wrongdoing, the trial court ordered the ring to be sold and the proceeds divided between the two parties. Both parties appealed the judgment. The sale of the ring has been suspended pending disposition of these appeals. We reverse and remand with directions.

The plaintiff, David J. Bischoff, filed an action in detinue against the defendant, Albert F. Thomasson, to recover in specie a large platinum ring with diamonds belonging to Bischoff, or, in the alternative, to…