{ "id": 5097036, "name": "John T. Shayne v. Mattie G. Krebs", "name_abbreviation": "Shayne v. Krebs", "decision_date": "1894-10-22", "docket_number": "", "first_page": "238", "last_page": "240", "citations": [ { "type": "official", "cite": "55 Ill. App. 238" } ], "court": { "name_abbreviation": "Ill. App. Ct.", "id": 8837, "name": "Illinois Appellate Court" }, "jurisdiction": { "id": 29, "name_long": "Illinois", "name": "Ill." }, "cites_to": [ { "cite": "3 Atl. Rep. 739", "category": "reporters:state_regional", "reporter": "A.", "opinion_index": -1 }, { "cite": "39 N. W. 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(Mass.) 278", "category": "reporters:state", "reporter": "Pick.", "case_ids": [ 2025359 ], "opinion_index": -1, "case_paths": [ "/mass/35/0278-01" ] }, { "cite": "26 Conn. 483", "category": "reporters:state", "reporter": "Conn.", "case_ids": [ 525333 ], "opinion_index": -1, "case_paths": [ "/conn/26/0483-01" ] }, { "cite": "54 N. J. Law, 597", "category": "reporters:state", "reporter": "N.J.L.", "case_ids": [ 343335 ], "opinion_index": 0, "case_paths": [ "/njl/54/0597-01" ] }, { "cite": "81 Ill. 432", "category": "reporters:state", "reporter": "Ill.", "case_ids": [ 2670299 ], "opinion_index": 0, "case_paths": [ "/ill/81/0432-01" ] }, { "cite": "44 Ill. App. 78", "category": "reporters:state", "reporter": "Ill. App.", "case_ids": [ 5063646 ], "opinion_index": 0, "case_paths": [ "/ill-app/44/0078-01" ] }, { "cite": "121 Ill. 564", "category": "reporters:state", "reporter": "Ill.", "case_ids": [ 5387947 ], "opinion_index": 0, "case_paths": [ "/ill/121/0564-01" ] } ], "analysis": { "cardinality": 362, "char_count": 4414, "ocr_confidence": 0.492, "pagerank": { "raw": 7.226684795779869e-08, "percentile": 0.43133248309071304 }, "sha256": "0e039e23e92012cc6a8a0a604bd1fc05041a703e0b618b0daf088cb3327be046", "simhash": "1:e5736170bc1d848b", "word_count": 796 }, "last_updated": "2023-07-14T16:55:31.699098+00:00", "provenance": { "date_added": "2019-08-29", "source": "Harvard", "batch": "2018" }, "casebody": { "judges": [], "parties": [ "John T. Shayne v. Mattie G. Krebs." ], "opinions": [ { "text": "Mr. Justice Gary\ndelivered the opinion of tiie Court.\nThe original transaction between these parties is shown by this receipt:\n\u201cBo. 1,364. Chicago, May 11, 1891.\nBeceived from Mrs. J. H. Krebs, 812 Pullman Bldg., the following described furs, which we insure against all loss by moth, theft or fire.\nOne seal new-market. Value $300. Charges $9.\nJ. T. Siiayne & Co.,\nDonovan.\nTerms of Insurance and Storage.\u2014The merchandise herein described will be delivered to bearer of this receipt only on proper identification. Bo part of goods will be delivered separately. All storage and insurance policies expire on November 1, at 12 o\u2019clock, noon, and our responsibility ceases from November 1, next, from date of this receipt.\nIf repairs and alterations are needed, please notify us when goods are placed in storage.\nJohn T. Shayne & Co.\u201d\nA \u201c seal new-market \u201d seems to be a fur coat. When she went for it, it could not be found; and she sued and has re-' covered $300. On her side was the value stated in the receipt, and her testimony that the coat was worth $400, and that when she left it for storage, the agent of the appellant receiving it said it was worth $400, but he could only insure it for $300. On the appellant\u2019s side was his own testimony and another fur dealer\u2019s that the coat was only worth $50.\nThe only complaint is that the verdict was too much. The rule, often announced, that if the evidence on the side of the successful party is sufficient to sustain the verdict it will not be set aside because of the contrary evidence (Shevalier v. Seager. 121 Ill. 564), is not literally adhered to. when the counter evidence is overwhelming. North Chi. St. Ry. v. Loth, 44 Ill. App. 78.\nIt is quite likely that the appellant and his witnesses were better judges of value than was the appellee, but the interest of the appellant was equal to hers, and his witness had had some trouble with her or her husband. The jury is the judge of credibility of witnesses. Clevenger v. Curry, 81 Ill. 432.\nAnd the value stated in the receipt, when no controversy existed, and on which it may well be presumed that the charges were in part based, was evidence. May on Insurance, Sec. 31; 1 Arnold on Insurance, Ch. XI, Sec. 2; 14 Am. & Eng. Ency. of Law, 337.\nIn Maguire v. Dutton, 54 N. J. Law, 597, cited by appellant, the value was stated in a paper to which the defendant was no party. It might well be urged upon the authorities cited that the value stated in the receipt is conclusive, this \" contract being for insurance, as well as storage. The judgment is affirmed.", "type": "majority", "author": "Mr. Justice Gary" } ], "attorneys": [ "Appellant\u2019s Brief, Leroy D. Thoman, Attorney.", "A. W. Pulver, attorney for appellee." ], "corrections": "", "head_matter": "John T. Shayne v. Mattie G. Krebs.\n1. Verdicts\u2014When They Will Not he Set Aside.\u2014If the evidence on the side of the successful party is sufficient to sustain the verdict, it will v not be set aside on the ground that it is contrary to the evidence.\n3. Receipt\u2014When Evidence of Value.\u2014When the value of goods left in storage is stated in a receipt, and insurance effected on them for ' the amount of such statement, and upon which it may be presumed the charges were based, such statement is evidence of such value, and by some authorities it is conclusive.\nMemorandum.\u2014Trover. In the Superior\u201eCourt of Cook County; the Hon. John Barton Payne, Judge, presiding. Declaration and plea of the general issue; trial by jury; verdict and judgment for plaintiff; appeal by defendant. Heard in this court at the October term, 1894, and affirmed.\nOpinion filed October 22, 1894.\nAppellant\u2019s Brief, Leroy D. Thoman, Attorney.\nIn an action in trover, the plaintiff will be confined to compensation commensurate with the actual injury. 3 Sutherland on Damages, 527; Cook v. Loomis, 26 Conn. 483; Chamberlain v. Shaw, 18 Pick. (Mass.) 278.\nWhere the damages are so excessive as to show that the jury has been actuated by passion or prejudice, .the verdict should be set aside. Peoria Bridge Ass\u2019n v. Loomis, 20 Ill. 235; Walker v. Martin, 43 Ill. 508; Walker v. Martin, 52 Ill. 347; Lockwood v. Onion, 56 Ill. 506; Gravett v. Mugge, 89 Ill. 218.\nThe plaintiff was entitled to recover the fair cash market value of the garment, and no more; and market value is such a price as the vendor could have obtained after ample time taken to effect a sale. Railway v. Woodruff, 5. S. W. Rep. 792; Evart v. The Union Pac. Railroad Co., 59 Iowa 243; Esch v. C., N. & St. P. Ry. Co., 39 N. W. Rep. 129; Low v. R. R. Co., 3 Atl. Rep. 739.\nA. W. Pulver, attorney for appellee." }, "file_name": "0238-01", "first_page_order": 234, "last_page_order": 236 }