L & Lc Trucking Co. v. Jack Freeman Trucking Co.

This is an appeal by defendant from a judgment after a bench trial in a detinue action awarding plaintiff possession of a truck, some tires, and damages for their wrongful detention. The issues presented for review concern (1) whether plaintiff adequately established a superior right to possession; and (2) whether the evidence supported the award of damages for wrongful detention.

Plaintiff has failed to file a brief, although granted an extension of time in which to do so. In such situations, we are empowered to summarily reverse the judgment. (People ex rel. Pullman Bank & Trust Co. v.…