Seattle Credit Bureau v. Hibbitt

— The question in this case is whether the trial court erred in ruling that a prejudgment attachment of an automobile was invalid. We agree with the trial court and affirm.

The facts are these: The defendant, Alvin K. Hibbitt, purchased tires, wheels, and brake linings from Firestone Stores on three separate security agreements which permitted repossession. The items were installed in Hibbitt’s car, and he subsequently defaulted in payment. Firestone Stores assigned the agreements to Seattle Credit Bureau, which commenced action for recovery of the purchase prices. At the time that the summons…