Findel v. Chester

This action was brought to recover damages by reason of the depreciation of the value of a fishing boat and the rental value thereof while it was held under attachment. The cause was tried to the court and a jury, and resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $381. The defendants moved for a new trial, which was overruled, conditioned upon their electing to take a judgment of $300. The election being made, judgment was entered for this sum, from which the defendants, Oscar N. Chester and the Pacific County Credit Bureau, appeal.

The facts essential to be stated are these:…