Parr v. Helfrich

Morrissey, C. J.'

This is an action of replevin. Plaintiff, a resident of Denver, Colorado, was the owner of an automobile, which he advertised for sale. The automobile was in the garage at plaintiff’s residence and his wife exhibited the car for sale to all persons who called to inspect it. There was no explicit designation of plaintiff’s wife as agent with authority to sell the car, but their conduct and relations were such that her authority to so act is apparent. Among others who called to inspect the car were two men unknown to plaintiff’s wife. These men represented that they were…