Wildung v. Security Mortgage Co. of America
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $12,200 for conversion of an automobile and certain books and papers. The facts are stated in the opinion.
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Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $12,200 for conversion of an automobile and certain books and papers. The facts are stated in the opinion. The motion of Charles E. Bowen, attorney of' the plaintiff, to vacate the stipulation for settlement and dismissal filed in the cause, to determine and award to him the fees to which he was entitled for services rendered in the action, was heard by Olin B. Lewis, J., who made findings and awarded plaintiff $1,119.18 as compensation for his services, and the amount of his disbursements, and gave him a lien for the same. From the…
1Opinion of the Court
Lees, C.
Plaintiff, a dealer in automobiles, brought this action to recover damages for conversion of an automobile and certain books and papers. The value of the property was alleged to be $1,200. He also sought to recover $5,000 special damages for mental anguish caused by the malicious conduct of defendants in taking the property, and $3,000 for destroying his trade and business. The mortgage company and Hinrichs answered jointly and alleged that they held three notes on which plaintiff was liable as maker or guarantor, amounting to $1,562.74. The notes were severally pleaded as…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Davis v. Great Northern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1915
- Desaman v. Butler Bros.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1912
- Kubu v. KabesSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1919
- Mosely & Eley v. NormanSupreme Court of Alabama · 1883
- Southworth v. RosendahlSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1916
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- Krippner v. MatzSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1939
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- Miner v. PayneSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1921
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- Jacobsen v. MillerNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1924
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