Scott v. Riley

The questions of law arising in this case cannot be well stated without an introductory recital of the following uncontroverted facts appearing from the record, and bearing upon the present controversy.

One, Belle Allen, a single woman, was the owner of a watch and chain. She died, and, after her death, this property was found in the possession of the plaintiff, and he was arrested on the. charge of having acquired it feloniously, but, upon the trial, was acquitted of any felonious intent. In the meantime the plaintiff had placed the property as security with one Drulinger, and the defendant,…