McGlamory v. Marcum

Jordan, Presiding Judge.

1. “The issue in an action of trover is ordinarily one of title, and the gist of the action is conversion, that is to say, that the defendant has wrongfully deprived the plaintiff of possession.” Tidwell v. Bush, 59 Ga. App. 471, 472 (1 SE2d 457). Conversion is the unauthorized assumption and exercise of the right of ownership over personal property belonging to another, hostile to his rights, an act of dominion over personal property inconsistent with his rights, or an unauthorized appropriation. Buice v. Campbell, 99 Ga. App. 334 (1) (108 SE2d 339); Southern Express…