A. Wilbert's Sons Lumber & Shingle Co. v. Ricard

The question presented in this case is whether a motortruck used by a lessee of a farm to transport slaughtered and dressed beeves to the market is exempt from seizure as being an implement necessary to the exercise of his calling and by which he gains a living for himself and family.

The district judge held that the truck was exempt, but the Court of Appeal held that the truck was not exempt.

The relator is the head of a family dependent on him for support. He leased from the plaintiff a certain plantation, which he cultivated in agricultural products for the years 1924, 1925, and 1926. He…