Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court September 15, 1847 (Stevens v. Palmer)

Shaw, C. J.

It is quite clear, upon the facts, and is not denied, that the original taking of the plaintiff’s property, by the defendant, was lawful; being by virtue of a lawful warrant, duly issued by a competent tribunal, under the insolvent law. The defendant relies upon a conversion by ah unwarrantable and unlawful detention of the property.