Kinn v. First National Bank of Mineral Point
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the circuit court for Iowa-county: Geo. CleMENtsoN, Circuit Judge. It appears and is undisputed that on the night of Flay 24, 1901, the First National Banlc of Mineral Point was burglarized, and about $25,000 stolen therefrom; that May 25, 1901, the bank publicly and orally offered a reward of $1,000’ for the “arrest and conviction” of the culprit, or, as admitted by the bank, “for the arrest and securing the conviction of" the person who committed…
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Appeal from a judgment of the circuit court for Iowa-county: Geo. CleMENtsoN, Circuit Judge. It appears and is undisputed that on the night of Flay 24, 1901, the First National Banlc of Mineral Point was burglarized, and about $25,000 stolen therefrom; that May 25, 1901, the bank publicly and orally offered a reward of $1,000’ for the “arrest and conviction” of the culprit, or, as admitted by the bank, “for the arrest and securing the conviction of" the person who committed the burglary;” that about that time suspicion fell upon one Stewart Jelleff, alias H. C. Winter, who had disappeared;…
1Opinion of the CourtCassoday, C. J.
To appreciate the questions presented, it is important to keep in mind the nature of the action. It is said: “A reward is a recompense or a premium offered by the government or an individual in return for special or extraordinary services to be performed.” 21 Am. & Eng. Ency. af Law, 389. Sueli offer may be made in writing or orally, either to a particular person or class of persons, or to any and all persons complying witb its terms. 21 Am. & Eng. Ency. of Law, 391; Reif v. Paige, 55 Wis. 496, 13 N. W. 473. Of course, “one wbo offers a reward bas the right to prescribe whatever terms be may…
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