Superior Court of Delaware, 1834

Scott v. Heather

Scott v. Heather
Superior Court of Delaware · Decided July 5, 1834
1 Del. 330
Scott v. Heather

Opinion of the Court

The Court by the Chief Justice, charged:

First. That if a bailee surrenders possession of the pledge to the bailor his lien is gone.

Second. That an agent may transfer all the right of his principal, if he has authority, without declaring that he is acting as such agent. Ex. gr. The case of a factor selling flour, &c. &c.

Verdict for plaintiff, @40.

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