Campbell Motor Co. v. Stanfield.

Suit in detinue by appellant against appellee for recovery of a Ford car. Plaintiff relied for recovery upon a mortgage, duly recorded, executed by one Gray, to whom plaintiff had sold the car, permitting him to have the possession and use thereof. About one month from the date of sale the car was badly damaged by Gray, and was carried by him to the garage of Young and Poore for repairs, which were made, and considerable expense incurred. The repair bill was not paid, and defendant’s title is that of a purchaser at a public sale of the car, had pursuant to the enforcement of the statutory…