Missouri Court of Appeals June 13, 1914 (Long Bell Lumber Co. v. Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad)

JOHNSON, J.

In substance the cause of action alleged in the petition is the conversion by defendant, a common carrier, of a carload of shingles belonging to plaintiff. The answer interposes defenses the nature of which will appear in our statement and discussion of the case. A jury was waived and after hearing the evidence the court rendered judgment for plaintiff and defendant appealed.