Yancye v. General Finance Co.

Opinion by

Linn, J.,

On March 8, 1923, appellant leased an automobile to plaintiff. About two weeks later, it was taken from him on a writ of replevin obtained by the Philadelphia Auto Finance Company, Inc. Plaintiff then alleging failure of consideration as ground of recovery, brought this suit to get back the rent paid on account. The court, trying the case without a jury, found for the plaintiff, apparently on the ground that the evidence showed that title and right to possession of the car were in the Philadelphia Auto Finance Company, Inc., at the time it was leased to plaintiff by…