Long v. Gibbs Auto Wrecking Co.

Lewis, Justice.

This action for conversion of a 1960 Ford Falcon station wagon was brought against defendant Derrell Boatwright, as the bailee of the vehicle, and defendant Gibbs Auto Wrecking Company, Inc. whose agents subsequently removed the property from Boatwright’s possession and sold it. Upon service of the complaint, Boatwright filed a cross-action against his codefendant Gibbs to recover expenses incurred in attempting to regain possession of the station wagon. The trial resulted in a verdict in plaintiff’s favor against Gibbs for $1,885.00, actual damages, and $2,615.00, punitive…