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· 6/15/1859

Berkshire Mutual Fire Insurance v. Sturgis

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  • 79 Mass. 177

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  • it is clear that where property has been obtained from the owner by a felonious act, his unqualified ownership is not in the least changed, and he may peaceably take it, in whose hands soever he may find it.

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Judges: Shaw

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