Craven v. Clark
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Massachusetts
Action by Michael Craven against Embury P. Clark. On objections to the appointment of an auditor.
1Opinion of the Court
LOWEER, Circuit Judge.
The plaintiff brought an action at common law against the defendant, a deputy sheriff, to recover damages suffered by mill machinery which was held by the defendant under attachment. The declaration alleged that the defendant had not suitably cared for the property attached. While the case was awaiting jury trial, the defendant moved for the appointment of an auditor. After having conferred with counsel on both sides at several times, and having given the matter long and careful consideration, I am of the opinion, and find as a fact, that the items of alleged damage are…
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- Corporation of St. Anthony in New Bedford v. HoulihanCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1910
- Swift & Co. v. JonesCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1906
- Sulzer v. WatsonU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Vermont · 1889
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