Gilchrist v. Winmar J. Ford, Inc.

The plaintiff took his 1973 Ford to the defendant, Winmar J. Ford, Inc., for a periodic inspection on the 19th day of September, 1973. At approximately 4:00 p.m. on said date the plaintiff was notified by said defendant, its agent, servant or employee, that his vehicle had been stolen.

As a matter of fact, the vehicle has never been recovered and the loss has been fully paid by the plaintiff’s insurance carrier. Coincidentally, the carrier happens to be Hartford Accident ■& Indemnity Co.

In the trunk of the vehicle was the toolbox which belonged to the plaintiff, along with all the necessary…