Hughes v. Becker

Dell, Chief Justice.

This is an action to recover damages for conversion of a truck. Defendant, the Wild Rice Motor Company, appeals from a judgment entered in favor of plaintiff.

On August 25, 1958, the plaintiff and one Albert Becker entered into an agreement wherein plaintiff transferred to Becker the former’s 1950 International truck. At that time the following instrument, received in evidence as plaintiff’s exhibit 4, was signed by Becker:

“August 25, 1958

Sold to Albert Becker

For: $1700

Bought From Harold Hughes

Harold to receive 60% of Truck wages until truck is paid for.

Albert Becker”

Accordi…