71 N.J.L. 422 | N.J. | 1904
In consequence of the illness of Justice Hendrickson he has been prevented from taking part in the decision, and the case is decided on the opinion of
This is an appeal from the Second District Court of Newark against a judgment for the defendant in an action of replevin. The printed book contains what purport to be notes of testimony, taken in the court below, but there is no case settled and signed by tire judge, and the only facts appearing to be agreed upon by the parties arc. (1) that the plaintiff claimed title to the property in controversy by virtue of a mortgage, dated November 28th, 1903, made to him by Denning and wife, a copy of which is set forth; (2) that Denning obtained possession of the property under a written lease from the defendant, dated September 17th, 1903, a copy of which is set forth; (3) that the defendant took possession of the property about January 20th, 1904;
The brief submitted for the plaintiff places his claim to relief upon the proposition that the defendant’s lease to Denning was a conditional bill of sale and void because not recorded. But the judge has not certified nor have the parties agreed thát such is the fact. Facts not shown by one of those means cannot be noticed in this court according to the statute. Pamph. L. 1902, p. 565.
The judgment of the District Court must be affirmed.
