Pawn shop faces orders in Napier case

An order awarding possession for jewelry items to Harry Ritchie’s Jewelers, Inc., Portland, was filed in superior court Friday, March 5, against Double Eagle Pawn, Inc., Spokane. The order evolved from a suit Ritchie’s has filed against Anthony and Alicia Napier of Colfax in an attempt to recover jewelry which it alleges it sold to the Napiers on a 2003 retail contract.

The court order against Double Eagles alleges six jewelry pieces are in its possession. The order requires Double Eagle to inform the court who has the jewelry if they do not have it in their possession.

Also, the court Friday dismissed Millman Jewelers- E-Z Loan, Inc., under terms of a stipulated agreement, and continued a hearing for Pawn 1, Inc., until March 19. Spokane Attorney Michael Church entered a notice of appearance on behalf of Pawn 1.

The pawn shops had been ordered to appear in court Friday and show cause why they shouldn’t turn over the jewelry. The order against Double Eagle was filed after they failed to appear.

The show cause order was issued against them after Anthony Napier, under a court order, identified them as being in possession of the jewelry in information he provided to Howard Neill, Pullman attorney who filed the civil suit on behalf of Ritchie’s.