Hope v. Costello

— This is an action in damages based upon an alleged bailment by plaintiff to defendants of a certain three-piece fur set. The suit was instituted on March 5, 1924, against Anna Costello and Nellie Costello, doing business in Kansas City, Mo., as milliners, under the firm name and style of “Costello.” Plaintiff has suggested that since the argument and submission of this case in this court, defendant Anna Costello has died. This review, therefore, proceeds as to the other defendant. [Neevel v. McDermand, 278 S. W. 818, 822.]

The facts of record are that, in the year 1917 said business of der…