Caspar v. O'Brien
The Superior Court of New York City
This action was brought by Jacob Caspar against James O’Brien, sheriff, &c., and now came before the court on appeal from a judgment entered upon the verdict of a jury in favor of the plaintiff, and from an order denying defendant’s motion for a new trial upon the judge’s minutes.
1Opinion of the Court
By the Court.—Freedman, J.
This action was brought by the plaintiff against the late sheriff of the city and county of New York, to recover the value of certain merchandise taken by said sheriff from the possession of the plaintiff under process of court not directed against the plaintiff. In March, 1869, the goods were sold by Wheelright, Pippey & Co., of New York, to the firm of Marks & Cohen, then doing business at No. 100 Chambers-street, in the city of New York. *403Shortly afterwards the goods were sent to Paterson, N. J., where Marks & Cohen kept a branch store. Evidence was also given that…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Knapp v. . SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1863
- Davis v. PeckNew York Supreme Court · 1867
- Walsh v. KellyNew York Supreme Court · 1864
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