Portland Motor Sales Co. v. Millett

An action of replevin to recover possession of an automobile. The defendant pleaded the general issue and in a brief statement raised the issue of title. The jury found for the defendant and the case is here on a general motion for a new trial on the usual grounds.

One of the directors of the plaintiff company, who was also employed as a salesman, entered into an agreement with the defendant to exchange on equal terms a second hand Hupmobile Touring Car, for a second hand car, known as a Hudson Speedster, belonging to the defendant.

The agreement was incorporated in a printed form furnished by…