Reynolds v. Roll

WOOD (Parker), J.

The complaint herein alleged that on February 3, 1949, and thereafter the plaintiff was the owner and entitled to the possession of $24,990.91; on said day William Simpson, the District Attorney of Los Angeles County, entered the premises occupied by plaintiff and took into his possession said sum of money; the defendant Roll herein, who succeeded Mr. Simpson as district attorney, took possession of said money and detains the same without the consent of plaintiff; the said money had not been taken for a tax, assessment, or fine pursuant to a statute or seized under an…