Watson v. Harmon
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from Platte Circuit Court.—Hon. Gf. W. Dunn,.. Judge. (1) The action of the court in striking out of plaintiff ’ s instruction the words £ £ with interest on such sum at six per cent, per annum from the time of such conversion” was error. The law allows interest where property is converted.
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Appeal from Platte Circuit Court.—Hon. Gf. W. Dunn,.. Judge. (1) The action of the court in striking out of plaintiff ’ s instruction the words £ £ with interest on such sum at six per cent, per annum from the time of such conversion” was error. The law allows interest where property is converted. Sutherland on Damages, 174; State, etc., v. Smith, 31 Mo. 566; Wallcer v. Borland, 21 Mo. 289. (2) The trial court should have set aside the verdict, Nicholson v. Couch, 72 Mo. 209 ; Faughman r>. Heisey, 43 Mo. 122; McKay v. Underwood, 47 Mo. 185; Price-v. Evans, 49 Mo. 396 ; Alderman v. Cox, 74 Mo.…
1Per curiam
This is an action for conversion. The petition alleges, in substance, that plaintiff was mer*444chandizing, and had in his possession as owner a large quantity of goods of the value of $4,800, and notes and accounts aggregating $5,724, making a total valuation of assets of $11,563. That on the thirtieth day of March, 1877, the defendant forcibly entered the plaintiff’s store and took and converted the said property to his use, wherefore judgment is asked for said sum of $11,563, and interest thereon from the day of said conversion. The answer tendered the general issue. At the trial before a jury…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Spencer v. VanceSupreme Court of Missouri · 1874
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- State ex rel. Hayden v. SmithSupreme Court of Missouri · 1862
- Odle v. OdleSupreme Court of Missouri · 1880
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