Farrell v. Mike Persia Chevrolet Co.

JANVIER, Judge.

Plaintiff, an insurance solicitor, seeks recovery in tort from defendant, a corporation engaged in the sale and repair of automobiles for the alleged illegal retention of his 1953 Chevrolet automobile used in his business and, in an abortive attempt to negotiate for the purchase of a new car, left with defendant in order that its value as a “trade” might be agreed upon. He alleges that he executed a written offer for the purchase of a new car and that his offer was rejected.

Defendant admits that the car was left with it by plaintiff, but avers that this was the result of a…