Murphy v. Rodman Ford Sales, Inc.

This is an action to recover for the loss of certain personal property contained in a motor vehicle, which was delivered to the defendant for the purpose of having repairs made thereon. Count I alleged that said personal property was lost as a result of the defendant’s negligence and Count II alleged breach of any agreement to return said personal property upon demand.

The answer of the defendant was a general denial, contributory negligence, denial of agency, violation of law and the statute of limitations.

The case was tried in the District Court of Dukes County on July 27,1979. On August…