Webster v. San Pedro Lumber Co.
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and from an order denying a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMcFarland, J.
This is, in form, an action to recover certain moneys alleged to have been deposited by plaintiff with defendant at various times from January 1, *3281887, to November 1, 1889, to be held by defendant in trust for plaintiff. The answer denies that any moneys were deposited with defendant in trust, and avers substantially that during the times mentioned in the complaint defendant was engaged solely in the business of buying, selling, and dealing in lumber; that it was not engaged in banking business, and was not in any respect a trust company; that from August 31, 1887, to October 31, 1889,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Verzan v. McGregorCalifornia Supreme Court · 1863
- Bryce v. JoyntCalifornia Supreme Court · 1883
- Butler v. BeechCalifornia Supreme Court · 1880
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