First Mortgage Loan Co. v. Durfee
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Woodbury District Court. — W. G-. Sears, Judge. Action at law, to recover damages for the alleged wrongful conversion of an automobile. Trial to a jury. Verdict and judgment for defendant. Plaintiff appeals.- —
1Per curiam
— The evidence tends to show that one Iverson, owning an automobile, • sold and delivered it to the defendants, upon the representation that it was free and clear of incumbrance. The sale was made and the property paid for at a fair valuation. The car was of the Ford type, the engine number of which was 2558516. Later, the plaintiff demanded possession of the car, asserting a right thereto as assignee of a chattel mortgage made by Iverson, prior to the'date of the sale to the defendants. The mortgage, which was duly acknowledged and recorded, described the property as being “One Automobile,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Smith & Co. v. McLeanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1868
- Commercial Savings Bank v. Brooklyn Lumber & Grain Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1917
- Iowa Automobile Supply Co. v. TapleySupreme Court of Iowa · 1919
3Cited by6 opinions
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- Shephard v. Van DorenNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1936
- C.I.T. Corporation v. NaudackArizona Supreme Court · 1934
- In re Marshall Engineering Co.District Court, D. Maine · 1963
- Security National Bank v. White Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1926
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