Traeger v. Sperberg

Action commenced December 31, 1947, by the State Bank, Gresham, against Victor Sperberg and Dehlia Sperberg, his wife, and Shawano Finance Corporation to recover damages for conversion. On June 30, 1948, Ken Traeger was substituted as plaintiff. From a judgment of May 26, 1949, in favor of plaintiff against it for $450 plus costs, Shawano Finance Corporation appeals.

Both plaintiff and defendant claim to have a lien on the same trailer. Defendant, Shawano Finance Corporation, had financed a purchase of equipment by defendants, Victor and Dehlia Sperberg, from Merlin Heinz in return for a…