Joseph Fetsch was the proud owner of a $20 gold "Double Eagle" coin minted in Philadelphia back in 1910. But when he sent teh prized item along with 9 other coins to Miller's Mint, Ltd., his treasured piece was never returned and was supposedly replaced with a substitute.
After Fetsch filed suit, the Suffolk County District Court found in the Mint's favor and dismissed the case.
On appeal, the Appellate Term, Second Department, agreed that Fetsch couldn't prove that he'd given the coin to the company.
Talk about getting short changed.
To view a copy of the Appellate Term's decision, please use this link: Fetsch v. Miller's Mint, Ltd.