Herndon v. Chamberlin

“In an action for tlie recovery of damages on account of a conversion, proof of a demand and a refusal is only required as evidence of the conversion; and where the conversion is shown by other evidence, such proof is not essential.” Merchants & Miners Trans. Co. v. Moore, 124 Ga. 482 (52 S. E. 802); Beasley v. Cen. of Ga. Ry. Co., 29 Ga. App. 584 (1) (116 S. E. 227). Likewise, it is unnecessary to prove a demand and refusal, or any other conversion of the property, where the defendant in his answer admits possession in himself and denies the plaintiff’s averments of title. Securities Trust…