Kent v. Tallahassee Motor Co.

M. C. Kent brought an action of detinue against Tallahassee Motor Company claiming damages in the sum of $500 for the detention of one 1937 Tudor Ford sedan automobile. There were four pleas to declaration. The first and second pleas denied the detention, the third alleged that defendant was the owner of the automobile and had a right to take it and the fourth plea was one of set off. The trial resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $450; a motion for new trial was granted and writ of error was prosecuted.

The automobile brought in question was sold by defendant to plaintiff…