Mattice v. Dunden

This action was instituted by plaintiff to recover possession of an automobile. In his complaint, he alleges that he is the owner of and entitled to possession of a certain described automobile, which was on the 12th day of August, 1936, taken by defendants without his knowledge or consent.

In their answer and cross-complaint, defendants, besides making a general denial, allege that defendant Marjory Dunden is administratrix of the estate of Dorothy I. Wittwer, deceased, and is the owner of the automobile in her capacity as administratrix.

The action was tried to the court, sitting without a…