McCartney v. Kraper
Appellate Court of Illinois
Eights of Property.—Trial in the Circuit Court of Pulaski County; the Hon. Joseph P. Robaets, Judge, presiding. Finding and judgment for defendant; appeal by plaintiff. Heard in this court at the February term, 1899.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Presiding Justice Worthington
delivered the opinion of the court.
The evidence shows that appellant, from the date of sale, was in the substantial, exclusive possession of the property. He testifies, and is not contradicted, in answer to this question, “Did you, after said purchase, take possession of these articles, and if you did, what did you do with them % ”
Answer: “I did. Had them insured in. my name, and held them in possession until seized by the .officer under defendant’s execution. I rented the building of Mrs. Friganzee, kept them stored in it, locked up, and held the key myself…
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