Clearfield State Bank v. Peters Plumbing & Heating Co.

CALLISTER, Justice.

Plaintiff brought this action to quiet its title to a certain Chevrolet automobile and to recover possession thereof or its reasonable value. Defendants’ motions for summary judgment were granted and plaintiff appeals.

The record discloses that defendant Salt Lake Auto Auction, Inc. transferred possession of the Chevrolet, but not the certificate of title, to one George B. West. West was a licensed used car dealer and Salt Lake Auction knew that he intended to offer the automobile for sale at his place of business. West executed a draft upon plaintiff bank in favor of…