Ag Services of America, Inc. v. Empfield

NATURE OF CASE

Ag Services of America, Inc. (Ag Services), brought this action for conversion against Darrell E. Empfield after Empfield sold certain com crops that were stored on his property. The crops were grown on Empfield’s land by C.M.R., Inc., a debtor of Ag Services. Ag Services claimed its security interest in the com crops was superior to Empfield’s claim pursuant to a lease agreement with C.M.R. The trial court granted Ag Services’ motion for summary judgment, and Empfield appeals.

SCOPE OF REVIEW

In reviewing an order granting a motion for summary judgment, an appellate court views…