Moore v. Chilson

— This action is by Chilsons to foreclose a chattel mortgage given by Barber to secure the purchase price of cattle with range and equipment. Judgment was for the plaintiff. The appellants, trustee in bankruptcy of Barber, a voluntary bankrupt, and receiver of the Bank of Phoenix, both represent unsecured creditors of Barber, and contest the mortgage, because not filed for record in the county of Barber’s residence before their debts were contracted. The trial court found as a fact that the mortgage had been in due time filed for record in Gila county, where the property was located. This…