Carrillo v. Murray & Layne Co.

This action is for the recovery of damages for the conversion of merchandise admitted to have been taken by the defendant from the storeroom of plaintiff. Defendant pleads in justification of the taking that it was by agreement with plaintiff for the satisfaction of an admitted indebtedness. Plaintiff was threatened with attachment on account of his indebtedness. The evidence tends to show that another creditor, Sonora Mercantile Company, sought to secure itself, and through its agents, Haymore and Douglas, suggested to plaintiff the satisfaction of both claims by the delivery to the…