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Reynolds v. Bagwell
Citation:
198 P.2d 215 (1948)Facts
In January 1933, a violin, violin bow, and violin case belonging to Herbert W. Bagwell were stolen. Shortly after the theft, Coy Reynolds purchased the violin in good faith and for value from an established musical instrument dealer in Norman, Oklahoma. Reynolds acquired the instrument for his daughter to use in taking violin lessons. The violin was kept openly in the sitting room of Reynolds’ home and was regularly carried back and forth to various music teachers for lessons over a period exceeding five years. In March 1938, approximately five years after the theft, Bagwell discovered the violin in Reynolds’ possession and demanded its return, which Reynolds refused. Bagwell then instituted this replevin action. The only alteration to the violin was the removal of its original varnish, which occurred three or four years after Reynolds acquired it, resulting in a significant change in its appearance.
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