Deering Harvester Co. v. Hamilton
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Polk county to recover possession of machinery or $200 damages in case possession could not be had. The case was tried before Watts, J., and a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of defendants, finding that they had a lien for $62.50. From an order denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
Action by plaintiff in replevin to recover possession of certain machinery. The answer admitted ownership in plaintiff, and set up a lien on the same for expense of storage. Plaintiff appeals from an order denying its motion for a new trial, a verdict having been rendered against it for $62.50.
1. The contract between the parties provided for the appointment of defendants as the agents of plaintiff to sell its machinery during the season of 1899 upon certain terms. Among other things, defendants agreed to safely house or store, and keep free of taxes or other charges to plaintiff, all goods on…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Pinney v. JorgensonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1880
- Haebler v. LuttgenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1895
3Cited by3 opinions
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