United States v. Matthews

EDWARD P. MURPHY, District Judge.

This is an action for conversion brought by the United States against Henry W. Matthews and Nettie Matthews, doing business as Yuba City Livestock and Auction Company. Jurisdiction is derived from 28 U.S.C. § 1345.

On March 17, 1951, one Wheaton executed a crop and chattel mortgage to the Farmer’s Home Administration, an agency of the plaintiff. The mortgage covered farm implements, machinery, and certain livestock specifically listed, as well as after-acquired livestock and property. It contained the usual provision that upon default, the mortgagee was…