Martinez v. Vigil

Citations

• 19 N.M. 306

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Ordinarily, and except in special circumstances not present in this case, the measure of damages for the conversion of personal property is the value of the property at the time of conversion and interest.</p> <p>P. 309</p> <p>2. An instruction in such case which submits to the jury as the measure of damages both the value of the property at the time of conversion and the value of its use during the time of its detention is erroneous'.</p> <p>P. 312</p>