Packard v. Getman
New York Supreme Court
Trover for a box of dry goods ; tried at the circuit; and a verdict found for the plaintiff for $249,71. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court; which was delivered by
1Opinion of the CourtWoodworth, J.
This is an action of trover, to recover the value of a box of dry goods, alleged to have been delivered to the defendant as master of a canal boat, to be transported from the city of Albany, to Charlestown, in Montgomery county.
Two questions arise :
1. Has the plaintiff proved a delivery to the defendant ?
2. If he has, is there sufficient evidence of a conversion ?
It appeared that before any goods were put on board, the plaintiff requested the defendant to receive a quantity of merchandize ; that he consented, and on the 20th of November, 1824, gave a receipt for 30s. in full, for transporting…
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