Mitchell v. Dadas

George Dadas, as plaintiff, brought suit in replevin against Mike Mitchell, as defendant, to recover possession of a mechanical piano then in defendant’s restaurant at Ada, Okla. Following plaintiff’s affidavit and bond, defendant made a redelivery bond and retained possession of the piano. The cause was tried to a jury and a verdict was rendered for plaintiff for possession and for $50 damages. Thereupon the court entered judgment in conformity with the verdict and for $650 value in event of failure to deliver the property. Defendant filed his motion for new trial, asserting among others the…