Mann v. R. Simpson & Co.

Plaintiff is a dealer in jewelry and precious stones; defendant is a licensed pawnbroker. The controversy submitted involves the rights of the parties with respect to a ring owned by plaintiff and pledged with defendant as security for a loan of $1,000 by one Gouldon, another dealer in jewelry, to whom plaintiff had dehvered it on the following memorandum: “ The undermentioned goods are for your examination at your risk, against Loss, Fire, Burglary or Theft, and remain the property of M. H. Mann and are to be returned to him on demand. None of them are sold, nor does the title thereto pass…