Capital Automobile Co. v. Ward

Fred L. Ward brought trover against Capital Automobile Company for a certain Oldsmobile automobile. The jury found in favor of Ward, and the defendant’s motion for new trial was overruled. The writ of error presents exceptions to that judgment. Briefly summarized, the evidence discloses that sometime during March, 1935, the plaintiff had purchased a Ford automobile from Mrs. Cowan, who at that time was carrying on a garage business, dealing in new and used cars. On or about May 34, 1935, the plaintiff approached Mrs. Cowan with regard to the purchase of an Oldsmobile automobile. They reached…