Ross v. Lewis

Citations

• 23 N.M. 524
• 169 P. 468

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. To constitute a “conversion” of personal property, there must be some repudiation of the owner’s right, or some exercise of dominion over it inconsistent with such right, or some act done which has the effect of destroying or changing its character. P. 526</p> <p>2. The allowance of a claim against the estate of decedent is a judicial act, and has all the force and effect of a judgment; that is, it is final and conclusive, as between parties, until reversed or set aside, and cannot be attacked collaterally. So, also, the rejection of a claim by the probate court is final and has all the attributes of a judgment.'</p> <p>P. 529</p>