Ed Black's Chevrolet Center, Inc. v. Melichar

OPINION

TACKETT, Justice.

Ed Black’s Chevrolet Center, Inc., designated “Black,” commenced this replevin action in a Justice of the Peace Court in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, against Joe Melichar, d/b/a New Mexico Salvage Company, designated “Melichar,” to obtain a 1961 Chevrolet automobile from Melichar, who contended he was entitled to possession and title to the automobile. The Justice of the Peace entered judgment for Black. Melichar appealed to the District Court. After trial, the District Court entered judgment for Black. Melichar appeals.

Harry Gonzales purchased the automobile in…