Ed Kranepool sues Beckett/Goodwin

[Peter_Spaeth]

The complaint begins by claiming conversion of the jersey, but for some reason does not assert it as an actual count. And I agree, I would think Goodwin's (alleged) taking possession of the jersey would take the case out of the statute of frauds which applies to alleged executory contracts as I recall.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The complaint begins by claiming conversion of the jersey, but for some reason does not assert it as an actual count. And I agree, I would think Goodwin's (alleged) taking possession of the jersey would take the case out of the statute of frauds which applies to alleged executory contracts as I recall.

Yes, Kranepool's part performance by delivering the jersey (his affidavit of doing so should be sufficient to defeat a motion for summary disposition) would take it out of the statute of frauds requiring agreements relating to the sale of goods over $500 to be in writing.

Further, I've personally had numerous dealings with Bill Goodwin over the years, both consigning and buying, and have always found him to be straightforward, honest, and above board.

Best wishes,

Larry

[CW]

Originally Posted by ls7plus

Yes, Kranepool's part performance by delivering the jersey (his affidavit of doing so should be sufficient to defeat a motion for summary disposition) would take it out of the statute of frauds requiring agreements relating to the sale of goods over $500 to be in writing.

Further, I've personally had numerous dealings with Bill Goodwin over the years, both consigning and buying, and have always found him to be straightforward, honest, and above board.

Best wishes,

Larry

When you consigned items to Bill, did you have to sign any type of contract? Was anything put in writing on any or all of those occasions? Just curious.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I've sold one item with Bill under $500 and still signed a contract.

[Leon]

When Bill advertised on this site I gave him a few consignments and always got a receipt, FWIW.....

LL

[sycks22]

I've consigned probably over 20 cards to Bill over the years and never once did I sign a contract.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by CW

When you consigned items to Bill, did you have to sign any type of contract? Was anything put in writing on any or all of those occasions? Just curious.

Yes. There was a written agreement and all items consigned were specifically noted. The last time was more than a decade ago, however.

Regards,

Larry

[CW]

Thanks, all. It will be interesting to see how all this pans out.

[oldjudge]

Just because Bill got other items from Kranepool does not mean he got the Mantle jersey.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Just because Bill got other items from Kranepool does not mean he got the Mantle jersey.

Shoots my hypothesis dead as a doornail however. Will be interesting to see what transpires.

With regard to who would take something like that as it would have no value, this is the first I am hearing about it. I assume whomever did this had over a year to stick someone with the thing. Also, anything of value will always have a black market. Some people simply want to possess things and value is no object. Look at Yogi Berras World Series rings. The next day that made national news. All valuewas gone at that point. But I don't think they have turned up again (though I could be mistaken).

Tom C

[Peter_Spaeth]

So what the hell happened here?

Bill Goodwin just stealing a jersey in broad daylight from Ed Kranepool doesn't seem very likely to me.

Ed Kranepool just making up a story that Bill Goodwin took his jersey doesn't seem very likely either.