Rankin v. . Oates

Civil action to recover damages for an alleged wrongful conversion of plaintiff's automobile.

Upon denial of liability and issues joined, the jury returned the following verdict:

"1. Did the defendant wrongfully convert to his own use the property of the plaintiff, as alleged in the complaint? Answer: `Yes.'

"2. Is the plaintiff's cause of action barred by the statute of limitations? Answer: `No.'

"3. What damages is the plaintiff entitled to recover by reason of the conversion of said car? Answer: `$1,875.'"

After the rendition of the verdict, his Honor set aside the jury's finding as to the bar…