Lowney v. Knott

This action of trover for the conversion of' a diamond ring was tried on a plea of the general issue-before a justice of the superior court sitting without a jury. On two occasions during the trial the defendant moved for' permission to file a plea of the statute of limitations. Such motions were denied in each instance. After completion off the trial and while the case was being held for decision on the merits under the plea of the general issue, the trial justice filed a rescript stating that he would enter decision for the defendant if she filed a plea of the statute of limitations within…