Allright, Inc. v. Lowe

CURTISS BROWN, Justice.

This is a bailment case.

Appellee John P. Lowe, Jr. (Lowe) recovered on a negligence theory for damages done to his automobile following its theft from a parking lot operated by appellant Allright, Inc. (Allright). Allright has duly perfected this appeal.

Lowe’s wife drove the car to Allright’s lot on the morning of July 6th, 1970. In accordance with the attendant’s instructions she left her keys in the car, and, after receiving a claim check, she left the lot. During the day the car was stolen. It was recovered by the Houston Police Department in a damaged condition.…