Bank of Vernal v. Bank of Grand Junction

Mr. Justice Allen,

sitting for Mr. Chief Justice Teller, delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action brought by the Bank of Grand Junction against George Kritsas to recover the sum of approximately $9,000 alleged to be a balance due on promissory notes. A writ of garnishment was issued against the Bank of Vernal and Clay, Robinson & Co., as garnishees. There was a judgment against the garnishees and they bring the cause here for review.

Disregarding immaterial details, the facts admitted or established are as follows: George Kritsas, the defendant, gave a chattel mortgage to the Bank…