Pearson v. Kurtz Bros.

Henry, P. J.,

52nd judicial district, specially presiding, The defendants were a brokerage firm, dealing in stocks and bonds, and the plaintiff was one of their customers. Certain stocks of the plaintiff, which the defendants were carrying upon margin, were sold without notice, and the plaintiff brought this action for damages for an alleged unlawful conversion. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $7199.62. The defendants have moved for a new trial and for judgment non obstante veredicto. A number of reasons have been filed in support of these motions, but the only ones…