Oberlander v. Porterfield

Appellant, Garth Oberlander, doing business as Garth’s Auction, is a licensed auctioneer who specializes in the sale of antiques. Except for merchandise which he owns, he does not take title to any property auctioned. Before each auction is conducted, appellant con*172tracts with the owners of property to auction it for a fee, and thereafter takes possession of it. The auctions are held periodically, with the time of the auction contingent upon the acquisition of a sufficiently large quantity of antiques. However, no auctions are held during the winter months and the early part of June, because…