De Van Motor Co. v. Bailey

In a justice of the peace court, the appellee, R. G. Bailey, instituted a proceeding to enforce a mechanic and materialman’s lien on a certain motortruck, for repairs done, and materials furnished in the repair of said truck, at the instance of Murray Byrd, amounting to fifty-three dollars and forty-six cents. A writ of seizure was executed and levied upon the truck in question, and W. M. Byrd was summoned as a defendant. Upon the seizure of the truck by the officer, the De Van Motor Company claimed it, executed a forthcoming bond, and filed its affidavit claiming to be the owner in…