Scarborough v. Detroit Operating Co.

Joseph L. Scarborough, plaintiff and appellee, purchased on a conditional sale contract an automobile from the Detroit Cab Company, which assigned its interest to the Detroit Operating Company. The two companies are defendants and appellants. The purchase price was $1,323.96, of which $195 was paid in cash and the balance, payable in monthly installments of $94.08, was evidenced by notes. The contract contained an agreement by vendee that the automobile would be kept at the cab company’s garage, and also other covenants vouchsafing the proper conduct of the vendee, the careful use of the car,…