Turner v. Retter

Citations

• 58 Ill. 264

Syllabus

<p>1. Commercial pafeb—measure of damages for conversion of.In trover, for the value of a note indorsed to the defendant for collection, the measure of damages is the value of the note, and not necessarily the amount due upon its face.</p> <p>3. Same—recoupment. The defendant in trover for a note enclosed for collection, may recoup his services and expenses in collecting.</p> <p>3. Pleading—recoupment under general issue in trover. Under the general issue in trover, defendant may recoup a claim against the plaintiff growing out of the subject matter constituting plaintiff’s cause of action.</p>