Smidt v. Overholtzer

By his complaint plaintiff sought recovery for the alleged conversion of certain machinery and compensatory as well as exemplary damages. Defendant, by his cross-*752complaint, also claimed conversion of the same equipment as well as one additional item, and likewise claimed both compensatory and exemplary damages. Further damages were sought for injuries to electrical wiring on defendant’s property. The court found in favor of plaintiff, and defendant appeals. It is his contention that there was no proof of conversion, and he further contends that the written disclaimer and waiver of any rights…