Eakin v. Eakin

Decided January 15, 1872

Illinois Supreme Court · decided 1872-01-15

James Steele, Judge, presiding. This was an action of replevin, brought by Margaret J. Eakin against Mahala E. Eakin, for the recovery of a piano. The plaintiff claimed the instrument as her sole property. A trial by jury resulted in a verdict and judgment in favor of the defendant. The plaintiff appeals.

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Decided 1872-01-15

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Per Curiam:

¶1The jury were fully justified in the conclusion, from the evidence, that the plaintiff below was the owner of only three-fourths of the piano.

¶2As she claimed the entire .ownership, she could not recover in replevin under the proof.

¶3The judgment is affirmed.

¶4Judgment affirmed.