Lucas v. Durrence

Stephens, J. l.

“ Conversion . . involves an unauthorized assumption and exercise of the right of ownership over personal property belonging to another, in hostility to his rights; an act of dominion over the personal property of another inconsistent with his rights; or an unauthorized appropriation.” Southern Express Co. v. Sinclair, 130 Ga. 372 (60 S. E. 849).

2. Where a city marshal, acting under instructions from the mayor and council of the city and after notifying the owner, removes from a street of the city an automobile which has been allowed by the owner to remain in the street, as an…