Gertrude Jones, Respondent v. William R. Morgan, Appellant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment for the plaintiff, holding that the agreement was a bailment (or at least imposed an ordinary‑care duty), that the defendant was liable as a warehouseman for the loss of the furniture, that damages are measured by the value of the goods at the time of breach using cost and depreciation, and that the plaintiff may credit the defendant for property recovered and expenses incurred.