Lathrop v. Bowen
Cases that cite this one
1 later published case cites this decision.
- Inhabitants of Hyde Park v. Wiggin (Mass. 1892)
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Opinion of the Court
The District Court, by the express terms of the act establishing it, has jurisdiction of civil actions in which the property replevied does not exceed $300 in value. St. 1872, e. 199, § 9. The motion to dismiss, after answering to the merits, was too late. Simonds v. Parker, 1 Met. 508. By our law, replevin lies for the unlawful detention of goods lawfully taken. Gen. Sts. c. 143, § 10. Esson v. Tarbell, 9 Cush. 407. The instructions were correct and sufficient
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