Robinson v. Armstrong
Robinson v. Armstrong
Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court, Shepley, C. J., Wells, Rice and Appleton, J. J., was drawn up by
This is trover for the conversion of a mare,
Trover is a transitory action, and the venue may be laid in any county. Woodfall’s L. & T. 703; 15 Petersdorff’s Ab. 136, n.; Bac. Ab. Title Action, Local & Trans, a. ; Com. Dig. Trover, art. 7.
In all actions for injuries ex delicto to the person, or to personal property, the venue is in general transitory, and may be laid in any county, though committed out of the jurisdiction of our Courts, or out of the King’s dominions. 1 Chit. PI. 273.
Trover will lie in England for conversion in Ireland. Brown v. Hedges, 1 Salk. 290: Steph. N. P. 2696. Or in another State. Mather v. Trinity Church, 3 S. & R. 509.
A default is to be entered for damages and cost as per agreement of parties.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Robinson & ux. versus Armstrong
- Status
- Published