Brockman v. Buell
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from fifth district court. Action by Mary Brockman against Henry Buell. Plaintiff appeals from a judgment in her favor, because it was not sufficiently favorable.
1Opinion of the CourtLarremore, C. J.
This action was brought by the plaintiff to recover possession of one sorrel horse valued at $200, and one set of blankets and harness valued at $50. The answer is a general denial and demand for a bill of particulars. Issue was joined in the court below, and judgment rendered on December 27,1889, in favor of the plaintiff for $40, with costs. Plaintiff claims as mortgagee in possession of the property, and brings suit for the return thereof or its value. The mortgage in question was given by the defendant to the plaintiff to secure the sum of $800, one day after the date thereof. In such…
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