First National Bank v. American State Bank

This is an action by the holder of a chattel mortgage, for damages for the alleged conversion of the mortgaged property. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff, and defendants bring the cause here for review.

The plaintiff is The American State Bank of Brighton, a corporation. The defendants are The First National Bank of Strasburg, and Grover E. Totten, its cashier.

On or about March 31, 1920, one Milton F. Llewellyn executed and delivered to plaintiff a promissory note in the sum of $3,686.67, due December 1, 1920, and at the same time executed and delivered to plaintiff a chattel…