Ferris v. Independence Indemnity Co.

SCOVEL, J., pro tem.

Prior to the filing of the complaint involved in this appeal, the United States of Mexico had filed an action in claim and delivery in the Superior Court of San Diego County against Peter Rash seeking recov ery of a patrol boat known as the “Tecate.” In that action Bask answered setting up a lien for repairs on the boat. Upon filing the complaint the United States of Mexico filed with the sheriff of San Diego County a claim and delivery bond executed by the Independence Indemnity Company, defendant here, conditioned for the prosecution of the action, return of the boat if…