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Armory v. Delamirie
King’s Bench
1 Strange 505, 93 Eng. Rep. 664 (1722)
Facts
Armory (plaintiff), a chimney sweep, found a jewel in the course of his duties. He took the jewel to Delamirie (defendant), a goldsmith, for purposes of appraisal. Delamirie’s apprentice appropriated the jewel through deceit and refused to return it to Armory. Armory sued for the return of the jewel or for its value.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning ()
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