Bettis v. Manhattan Credit Co.

This dispute about the ownership of a Chevrolet car involves ostensibly conflicting certificates of title to the vehicle, issued by the Commissioner of Bevenues. Ark. Stats. 1947, § 75-139. The trial court, sitting without a jury, adjudged the plaintiffappellee’s title to be superior, and the other claimant, Bettis, has appealed.

The facts are simple. On July 13,1957, E. B. Wiggs (a defendant who has not appealed) bought the car in question and executed a title-retaining note to the appellee for the unpaid balance of the purchase price. The vehicle was duly registered with the Commissioner of…