Maxwell v. Pratt

Talcott, P. J.:

Tbis is a motion for a new trial on exceptions by tbe plaintiffs, after a nonsuit at tbe Erie Circuit.

Tbe facts of tbe case are, in brief, as follows: Tbe plaintiffs sued as executors of tbe will of Elizabeth IT. Maxwell for the conversion by tbe defendant of certain goods and chattels, to wit, one third of a building situated near tbe village of Corfu, in Genesee county, alleging that tbe defendant unlawfully took and claimed possession of said property, and took and converted tbe same to bis own use. Tbe defendant answered tbe complaint, alleging, after a general denial, as…