Alber v. Wise

Bramhall, J.:

Plaintiff left his 19-day old Cadillac automobile, for which he had paid $6,088, in the custody of defendant, who operated a motor vehicle valet parking service. While in defendant’s custody, it was extensively damaged on the right front and right side. Plaintiff instituted suit against defendant for the damage which he sustained.

Plaintiff obtained two estimates covering repairs: one, in which the use of some old parts was contemplated, amounting to $383.52; the other, covering the same repairs, plus a new tire, using all new parts, amounting to $678.80. Plaintiff, deciding not…