Bank of Dardanelle v. Bibler Bros.

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

In May, 1955, Charles Joe Elliott purchased a 32-foot Lufkin semitrailer in Springfield, Missouri, from Fruehauf. From September 20, 1956, through February 3, 1960, Elliott borrowed money from appellant, Bank of Dardanelle, and executed several chattel mortgages, including, along with other personal property, this trailer as collateral. Elliott died in May, 1960, at which time he was still indebted to the bank. Appellant learned that Bibler Brothers, appellee herein, had possession of the trailer, and made demand for same. However, appellee claimed ownership of…