Who may bring an action for interference with possession of chattel

Interference with the mere possession of a chattel, even if the possession is without title or is wrongful, shall give a right of action to the possessor, except as against the true owner or the person wrongfully 763 51-10-2 deprived of possession. (Orig. Code 1863, § 2966; Code 1868, § 2973; Code 1873, § 3027; Code 1882, § 3027; Civil Code 1895, § 3886; Civil Code 1910, § 4482; Code 1933, § 105-1702.)