Melcher v. Bank of Madison

Miller-Lerman, Judge.

The Bank of Madison appeals the judgment entered against it by the district court for Madison County, Nebraska, following a trial to a jury. By its verdict, the jury found that The Bank of Madison had wrongfully converted a John Deere model 4450 tractor allegedly owned by Ervin Melcher, plaintiff-appellee, and awarded damages to him in the amount of $28,000. For the reasons recited below, we reverse.

FACTS

This case involves the resolution of various conflicting ownership interests in a John Deere model 4450 tractor (the 4450 tractor). The persons and entity involved are…