¶1There was sufficient evidence adduced in the defendant’s behalf to cast upon the plaintiff the burden of. showing the bona fides of the alleged transfer of the saloon by one Jacob Feller, to him.
¶2The proof, however, fails to disclose when such sale was made; the consideration, if any, actually given therefor; when the change of possession, if any, took place; and the circumstances surrounding the transaction.
¶3There being thus a failure of proof of these essential facts, the justice clearly erred in denying the motion to dismiss the complaint made at the close of the case; and in giving judgment for the plaintiff.
¶4The judgment must, therefore, be reversed and a new trial ordered, with costs to the appellant to abide the event.
¶5Present: Beekman, P. J., Giegbrich and O’Gorman, JJ.
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¶7Judgment reversed and new trial ordered, with costs to appellant to abide event.