American National Bank of Riverton v. First National Bank of Lander

The First National Bank of Lander, Wyoming, brought a replevin action against American National Bank of River-ton, Wyoming, for recovery of the possession of a Chevrolet pickup and a two-horse trailer. Each of the banks claimed a first mortgage lien on each of the items of property involved.

On motions for summary judgment, the district court found defendant-American National had a perfected security agreement superior to that of plaintiff on the pickup. It found plaintiff-First National had a valid first mortgage lien on the trailer. Summary judgment was entered in favor of American National…