Wessels v. Beeman
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Gratiot. (Hart, J.) Trover. Plaintiff brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion, and in the former report of the case, found in 66 Mich. 343.
1Opinion of the Court
ChampliN; C. J.
This is an action of trover, brought to recover damages for converting some tobacco and cigars, of which plaintiff claims to have become the owner by purchase from one Aaron Wessels, who appears to have been a manufacturer, dealer, and general trader in the village of St. Louis, Gratiot county, Mich.1 Hpon the trial, the plaintiff in the first instance contented himself by proving the ownership of the property in Aaron Wessels, a sale by Aaron Wessels to him, evidenced by a bill of sale dated November 17, 1883, and by introducing testimony tending to show a delivery of the…
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