Appellate Court of Illinois, 1918

Cermak v. Cable Piano Co.

Cermak v. Cable Piano Co.
Appellate Court of Illinois · Decided May 13, 1918 · Dever
211 Ill. App. 219

Cermak v. Cable Piano Co.

Opinion of the Court

Mr. Justice Dever

delivered the opinion of the court.

4. Replevin, § 206* — what is effect of affidavit as evidence. The statements in an affidavit filed in a replevin suit as to the value of the property are to be regarded as at least prima facie proof of the value of the property. 5. Replevin, § 192* — when judgment not excessive in action on bond. In an action on a replevin bond, evidence held sufficient to warrant a judgment for plaintiff of $500, attorney’s fees, interest and costs. 6. Replevin, § 206* — what is effect of affidavit as to value of property. A witness signing an affidavit filed in a replevin suit as to the value of the property may not by testimony qualify or modify his statements made therein. 7. Replevin, § 190* — when interest allowed in action on hond. In an action on a replevin bond, interest should be allowed from the time of the taking of the property under the replevin writ to the date of judgment.

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