Carson v. Hunkins

This is an action of trover for the conversion of an automobile. Plaintiff had judgment below and defendant appeals.

The petition contains the usual allegations in actions of this kind. The answer is a general denial coupled with an affirmative plea, which reads thus:

"And further answering, and by way of defense, this defendant says that he purchased an automobile from one Green for the price and sum of $125, and that said automobile was delivered to him, and he paid the said amount of money therefor to the said Green; that said Green was the chauffeur in the employ of the plaintiff Clyde…