McConnell v. Redd

Action in claim and delivery. The complaint in substance alleges ownership in plaintiff of a certain ice-machine, cooler, and equipment, of the value of $400; wrongful possession and detention by defendant, and a demand for delivery. The prayer is for possession of the property or in case delivery cannot be had for its value together with damages. The answer denies ownership in plaintiff; alleges the value of the property to be $875; admits possession; alleges ownership in defendant- and denies wrongful detention.

Briefly stated, the facts show that plaintiff was engaged in the business of…