Gulf Coast Chemical Co. v. Hopkins

The suit in the lower court was by appellant against Hopkins, a garage keeper, for loss of an automobile placed for storage on a fee basis, but not redelivered on demand. Fireman's Fund Underwriters intervened, claiming an interest in the action, as assignee under a policy insuring the particular car against theft. Upon a trial to the court, judgment was rendered for the garage owner, from which the losing parties have appealed. It appears to be undisputed that said vehicle was stolen shortly after being stored, and the only issue before the court was, whether Hopkins, as bailee, exercised…