Knowles v. Smith
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Calhoun; North, J. Trover by Elmer F. Knowles against William J. Smith and others for the conversion of certain machinery. Judgment for defendants, on a directed verdict. Plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
This is an action in trover brought for the conversion of certain machinery. The record discloses the following material facts:
Prior to the year 1911 the Norka Food Company, Limited, was in business in Battle Creek. It appears that it went out of business in that year owning a factory, and .certain machinery and equipment located therein. The defendant William J. Smith was treasurer of the company. One C. C. Beach was also interested in the company. It seems that Beach held a mortgage upon the property of the company and secured the title to the machinery in question under foreclosure. Some…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Daggett v. DavisMichigan Supreme Court · 1884
- Gibbons v. FarwellMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
- Kenney v. RanneyMichigan Supreme Court · 1893
- Galvin v. Galvin Brass & Iron WorksMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
- McDonald v. McKinnonMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
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