Legal Opinion

Belcoe v. Heffelfinger

Supreme Court of Colorado

Decided October 14, 1935No. 13,741Published

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Burke

Plaintiff in error is hereinafter referred to as Belcoe, defendant in error as Mrs. Heffelfinger, and one Irene Lewis as Mrs. Lewis.

The subject of this litigation is a picture, formerly the property of Mrs. Lewis. While it was in the possession of Belcoe replevin was brought by Mrs. Heffelfinger claiming title through purchase from Mrs. Lewis. On a verdict in her favor she had judgment for possession, or $1,975 value, plus $175 damages for detention. To review that judgment Belcoe prosecutes this writ and asks that it be made a supersedeas.

The principal assignments go to the giving of three…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Machette v. WanlessSupreme Court of Colorado · 1873
  2. Hanauer v. BartelsSupreme Court of Colorado · 1875

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