Bassett v. Hobart Corp.

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

This case was referred to us by the court of appeals because it involves the tort of conversion. The trial judge, sitting as a jury, decided that the appellant, Carlon Bassett, sold some restaurant equipment which he had no right to do. His father, Johnny Bassett, had guaranteed payment for the equipment, which was repossessed by Mcllroy Bank and Trust Company and given to him as guarantor. His father died, and the appellant disposed of the property. The judge found that the appellant did not have title to the goods and did not demonstrate he had any right to sell the…