Rapid Machine Works, Inc. v. Silberstein

Action for conversion of two printing presses. Plaintiff proved right to possession, demand and refusal, and the market value of the presses. In cross-examination it developed that the presses were returned to plaintiff by defendant under a stipulation that the return was to be “ without prejudice ” to plaintiff's cause of action for conversion. The presses had the same value when returned as when converted. Plaintiff is a dealer in second-hand presses, and did not use them for any other purpose than buying and selling. Upon these facts a verdict was directed for plaintiff for nominal…