Martin v. Cole

This is an action to recover personal property or its value. The original defendants were Cole, Fields, Peete and Jackson. The court over plaintiff’s objection ordered Schuham and Company and James Selveredes, d/b/a Federal China Company, made defendants. There were cross-complaints filed but these were withdrawn from judgment. On successive motions by plaintiff, the first, second and third Defences of Cole and Fields were stricken. Issue was joined on their fourth amended Defence. At the close of plaintiff’s case the court entered judgment for defendants. Plaintiff appealed, but, on his…