Hunter Trucking Co. v. Glatzer

This action was instituted by plaintiff trucker against defendant garage owners to recover the value of merchandise contained in plaintiff’s truck which was stored in defendants’ premises. It was the trucker’s claim that the garage owners were liable as bailors for their failure to redeliver the goods on demand, whether the bailment was gratuitous or for compensation. The garage owners contended that the merchandise was stolen and that they were, therefore, not liable. After trial and a verdict for defendants, judgment was entered in their favor. It is concluded, however, that the judgment…