Smith v. Hartog

On June 16, 1897, plaintiff was the owner óf a certain horse, which he had loaned to the firm of Smith & Woolsey, the senior member of which firm, Malcolm Smith, was the son of plaintiff. On June 14, 1897, the defendant was appointed receiver of said firm, and on or before June 16th, duly qualified as such. On said 16th of June, defendant, with said Malcolm Smith and his lawyer, went to the place of business of said firm to take possession of the assets thereof. In front of said premises were four horses, which said Malcolm Smith pointed out *354as the property of the firm. Defendant thereupon…