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June 20, 1956
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
In Wilson, N.C., plumber C. Louis Deans sues homeowner M. C. Godwin to recover $18,000 he found hidden in a hot water heater on Oct. 5, 1955, arguing Godwin was unaware of it; Godwin claims it belonged to his deceased wife and offered only $5 reward.
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Plumber Wants Bag Of Money He Found In Heater
WILSON, N.C. (P)—The case of a plumber seeking to recover $18,000 he says he found in a hot water heater opens in superior court today.
C. Louis Deans, 26, says he found 180 one hundred dollar bills in a cloth bag in the home of M. C. Godwin near Buckhorn Oct. 5, 1955. Godwin now has the money.
Deans says he showed the bag to Godwin and that Godwin professed no knowledge of it or its contents, but offered him a $5 reward. He is seeking recovery on grounds Godwin knew nothing about the bag prior to its discovery.
Godwin lost out in another court action in which he sought to have Deans' claim dismissed. Godwin contended the money was hidden by his wife, who had died June 18, 1954.
WILSON, N.C. (P)—The case of a plumber seeking to recover $18,000 he says he found in a hot water heater opens in superior court today.
C. Louis Deans, 26, says he found 180 one hundred dollar bills in a cloth bag in the home of M. C. Godwin near Buckhorn Oct. 5, 1955. Godwin now has the money.
Deans says he showed the bag to Godwin and that Godwin professed no knowledge of it or its contents, but offered him a $5 reward. He is seeking recovery on grounds Godwin knew nothing about the bag prior to its discovery.
Godwin lost out in another court action in which he sought to have Deans' claim dismissed. Godwin contended the money was hidden by his wife, who had died June 18, 1954.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Plumber Finds Money
Hot Water Heater
Court Case
Found Property Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
C. Louis Deans
M. C. Godwin
Where did it happen?
Wilson, N.C., Near Buckhorn
Story Details
Key Persons
C. Louis Deans
M. C. Godwin
Location
Wilson, N.C., Near Buckhorn
Event Date
Oct. 5, 1955
Story Details
Plumber C. Louis Deans found $18,000 in a cloth bag inside M. C. Godwin's hot water heater and seeks to recover it in court, claiming Godwin knew nothing about it prior to discovery. Godwin offered only a $5 reward and claims the money was hidden by his late wife.