Patapsco Trailer Service & Sales, Inc. v. Eastern Freightways, Inc.

This dispute commenced with a replevin action brought by appellee, Eastern Freightways, Inc. (Eastern), against appellant, Patapsco Trailer Service & Sales, Inc. (Patapsco), for the return of a 1965 Trailmobile refrigerated trailer which initially had been delivered to Patapsco for repairs early in 1970, by its prior owner, E. J. Scannell, Inc. After the repairs were completed, Eastern, which had become the owner of the trailer during the interval, persuaded Patapsco to relinquish possession on June 30, 1970, apparently with the tacit understanding that the repair bill would be paid.

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