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· 6/25/1909

James T. White & Co. v. Oakes

Citations

  • 117 N.Y.S. 938

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  • holding that a conversion claim failed as a matter of law because the defendant “did not assume control, dominion, or ownership” over the plaintiff’s property
  • “In deciding a summary judgment motion, the Court cannot weigh conflicting evidence, assess the credibility of the witnesses, or determine the ultimate truth of the matter, as these are functions of the jury.”

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Judges: Seabury

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