Snuffy Smith Motors v. Universal C.I.T.

Prank Holt, Associate Justice.

This case involves the question of title to two automobiles. Upon a trial before the Circuit Judge, sitting as a jury, this issue was determined in favor of the appellee, Universal C.I.T. Credit Corporation. The appellant, Snuffy Smith Motors, Inc., contends, in effect, that the appellee is not in a position to claim title as an innocent purchaser.

The appellant, a corporation domiciled in Houston, Texas, is a wholesaler of Volkswagen automobiles which it imports from Germany. On or about April 8 or 9, 1960, appellant had delivered by truck seven (7) Volkswagens…