New York Court of Appeals

George W. Welch, Appellant v. Russell Sage, Respondent

January 16, 187247 N.Y. 143

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the lower order and affirmed the verdict for the plaintiff, holding that a purchaser for value of stolen bearer bonds retains good title absent fraud or bad faith, and that a replevin suit does not constitute a defense to a trover action.