Shaw's Syndic v. Newton

The facts are stated in the opinion of the court, delivered by

Martin, J.

The plaintiff claims a piano, part of the estate surrendered, in the possession of the defendants, who pleaded the general issue. There was a verdict and judgment against them, and they appealed.

The appellees relied on the appellee’s receipt in the following words: “ Received from Mr. J. Shaw, a piano, valued at four hundred and fifty dollars, to be returned to him on the payment of three hundred and fifty dollars. June 2d, 1830 and the appellants on a sale in the following words: “ Messrs. P. S. Newton & Co. bought of J.…