Legal Opinion
Terry Square Motors, Inc. v. Haber
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided January 9, 1951PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBaldwin, J.
This is an action of replevin with a counterclaim for damages. The question is whether the bona fide purchasers for value of an automobile can acquire, as against the owner, good title from an agent who has himself obtained title through fraud and in violation of his authority.
The finding, which is not subject to correction, discloses the following facts: The plaintiff corporation was a licensed dealer in used cars. Its president, treasurer and manager was Joseph Sponzo, who worked full time as a laborer in a brickyard adjacent to the premises leased by the plaintiff. The sole employee of the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Bronson's v. ChappellSupreme Court of the United States · 1871
- Goldberg v. ParkerSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1913
- Keeler v. General Products, Inc.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1950
- President of City Bank v. ThorpSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1905
- Williamson v. RussellSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1872
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