Boss v. City of Spokane

The respondent, Martin G. Boss, instituted this lawsuit on the theory of a tortious conversion of his automobile by the defendants-appellants, City of Spokane, Police Chief Payne, and Police Officer Warrington. This alleged wrongful conversion took place on or about December 15, 1960, when the police department impounded Boss’s car because seven previous unpaid parking violations were outstanding against it and/or Mr. Boss, the owner. Mr. Boss did not reclaim his car after paying the tickets, although he was tendered a claim check of the towing company. Instead, he brought the present action…