Richardson v. Bouthillier

This is an action in replevin brought by the plaintiff, Gordon Richardson, doing business as Richardson Motor Company, against the defendant, Frank Bouthillier, doing business as Bouthillier Motor Company. The plaintiff seeks recovery of a 1947 Chevrolet automobile, or its value, and damages for its detention. The defendant asserts title based on estoppel. After a trial without a jury, the court dismissed defendant’s answer and entered judgment in favor of plaintiff. From this judgment the defendant appeals.

At the time of the transactions which gave rise to the present action, the plaintiff…