Hine v. Bowe
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment entered upon the verdict of a jury and from an order denying a motion for a new trial, made upon the minutes of the justice before whom the action was tried.
1Opinion of the Court
Patterson, J.:
This is an appeal from a judgment entered upon a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. There are two causes of action set forth in *197the complaint, one for the conversion of tobacco and cigars alleged to belong to the plaintiffs, and the other for a trespass upon premises in the possession of the plaintiffs, and the prevention of the use by the plaintiffs of snch premises and of tools and machinery situated therein, and used by them in their business; such trespass and prevention continuing for a period of about two months.
The answer sets up as specific defenses, that the defendant…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Mechanics & Traders' Bank v. Farmers & Mechanics' National BankNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
- Britton v. LorenzNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1869