Boswell v. Connell

KEITH, Justice.

The appeal involves the title to a motor vehicle, the Certificate of Title Act (hereinafter “Act”) 1 and the “innocent purchaser” provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code (hereinafter “Code”). 2 Connell as plaintiff filed suit against Boswell, the Texas Highway Department, and the Dallas County Tax Collector, seeking a certificate of title to a 1972 Chevrolet pickup truck. Boswell answered with a counterclaim for possession of the truck. The Highway Department and the Tax Collector have at all times agreed to be bound by the final judgment in this cause and did not participate…