Matesic v. Maras

Appeal by defendant Maras from an order denying his alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial. Plaintiff had a verdict against him for $6,968.33.. Jurisdiction was •not obtained over the other two defendants. The action Avas brought to recover $5,000 and interest thereon, the complaint charging defendants Avith conversion of the principal sum by the carrying out of a conspiracy to secure possession thereof by means of artifice, trick and device; certain details in regard thereto are later recited.

A demurrer was interposed on the ground that the complaint…