First Nat. Bank of Lansing v. Padjen

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE BURKE

delivered the opinion of the court.

This action was brought by plaintiff-mortgagee against defendants-mortgagors for the conversion of chattels covered by a chattel mortgage. The defense of discharge in bankruptcy was raised, which was sustained by the trial court. The mortgagee appeals.

On April 7,1962, defendants executed a chattel mortgage covering restaurant equipment to plaintiff. The mortgage was duly recorded and covered, among other items, two heat lamps and a glass chiller. Defendants later filed a petition in bankruptcy, individually and in their business…