Doeren v. Krammer
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Bamsey county to recover for conversion of the proceeds of 79 checks aggregating $2,288.40. The facts are stated in the opinion. The case was tried before Olin B. Lewis, J., who at the close of the testimony denied motions for instructed verdicts, and a jury which returned a verdict in favor of defendants.
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Action in the district court for Bamsey county to recover for conversion of the proceeds of 79 checks aggregating $2,288.40. The facts are stated in the opinion. The case was tried before Olin B. Lewis, J., who at the close of the testimony denied motions for instructed verdicts, and a jury which returned a verdict in favor of defendants. Plaintiff’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict was granted for the amount of plaintiff’s demand, less $396. Prom the order granting judgment notwithstanding the verdict, defendants appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHolt, J.
After verdict in defendants’ favor, on plaintiff’s motion in the alternative for a new trial or judgment the court ordered judgment for plaintiff. Defendants appeal.
For some eight years prior to the commencement of this action one Wilson was in plaintiff’s employ, selling cigars in the city of St. Paul and suburbs, and collecting therefor. Wilson had about 200 customers, and among these were defendants, engaged in the saloon business in said city. The customers paid in cash or by check made to plaintiff’s order. The money and checks were turned over each day by Wilson, with an oral report…
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