Newton Ford Tractor Co. v. J. I. Case Credit Corp.

Sognier, Judge.

J. I. Case Credit Corporation (Case) filed a petition for writ of possession against Cowart and Newton Ford Tractor Company (Newton Ford) to foreclose a security interest in a tractor purchased by Cowart. Newton Ford made repairs on the tractor and filed a mechanic’s lien under Code Ann. § 67-2003. The tractor was in the possession of Newton Ford who answered the petition and claimed that its mechanic’s lien had priority over Case’s security interest. The trial court granted Case’s petition. Newton Ford appeals.

Appellant contends that the trial court erred in granting the writ…