Williams v. Edelstein

This action was brought by appellants against respondents to recover the value of certain jewelry which it was alleged had been converted by the respondent Edelstein. A writ of garnishment was issued directed to Wesley Turner, chief of police of the city of Spokane, who had in his possession at that time some $4,000 in travelers checks and currency, and in addition thereto certain jewelry, the property of Edelstein, which had come into his possession in the following manner : Edelstein was arrested in San Francisco, California. The police officers at the time of his arrest took, either from…