Sensiba v. Occident Elevator Co.

This is an action in conversion instituted by the plaintiff to recover from the defendant, a North Dakota corporation, the sum of $761.60, the alleged value of 544 bushels of wheat. Upon issue joined by answer the cause was tried to a jury. Upon the completion of the evidence introduced by the plaintiff, both the plaintiff and the defendant rested, and each of them moved the court for a directed verdict. Thereupon by stipulation of counsel the jury was excused, and the case submitted to the court for decision. The defendant’s motion was granted and judgment was accordingly duly entered…