Midland Credit Co. v. White

Opinion by

Ross, J.,

In this replevin action, the contest is between the owner, as assignee of a bailment lease of an automobile, and a garageman who claims a lien upon it for repairs and storage.

On October 22, 1951, one White leased the automobile involved in this case from a dealer, Crawford, who .on. the .same day. assigned-the lease to appellant, Midland Credit Company. Under the terms of the lease, White was to make payment of the balance due on the purchase price of the car in monthly installments. In addition, the lease provided against the creation by White of any liens, encumbrances or…