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Mrs Naves Clock Trial Outrageously Dramatic Courtroom Scene
Mrs Mary B Naves sued Pacific Express Company for damages to a French calendar clock shipped from St Louis to St Joseph in July 1883. The clock arrived broken and the witness described packing, arrival, and the claim process with a striking courtroom moment involving a dark eyed young man. The jury trial began before Judge Thayer and the result favored the plaintiff.
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Mary B. Naves
Pacific Express Company
Thiges
Terlov
TainYe
Noverber
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Thayer
Express Company
Sorah
Deppity McCune