Automotive Collateral Co. v. Beckman

The respondent, by bringing a claim and delivery action, sought to establish title and recover possession of a certain Buick sedan. Judgment was rendered in its favor, and this appeal follows.

The facts are not seriously in dispute. It appears from the record that one Greear originally purchased the automobile in question from the Eldridge Buick Company, ultimately giving to that company a chattel mortgage for the balance of the purchase price. Thereafter Greear was in possession of the car at all times, driving the same under a private license issued in his name. Greear entered into the…