Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Bertha Loyce Williams, Bankrupt. General Motors Acceptance Corporation v. Jacob C. Pongetti, Trustee
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided December 26, 1979No. 77-2921PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GARZA, Circuit Judge:
In this bankruptcy action, the Court is asked to interpret a Mississippi state statute concerning the perfection of a security interest in the bankrupt’s automobile. The Bankruptcy Judge determined that a security interest had not been perfected in favor of the lienholder, General Motors Acceptance Corporation [GMAC]. The District Court summarily affirmed the Bankruptcy Judge’s decision. This Court concludes that the security interest was perfected in favor of GMAC, requiring a reversal of the lower court’s ruling.
On August 28, 1975, Mrs. Loyce Williams purchased a used…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- In Re PlattDistrict Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1966
- Joseph E. Gerasta, Josefina E. Gerasta, Wife of Joseph E. Gerasta v. Hibernia National Bank v. U. S. Building Materials Co., Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1978
- Leichter v. FriedmanCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1972
- Fishing Fleet, Inc. v. Trident Insurance Co., Ltd. And Pike/ancoCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1979
- Janney v. BellCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1940
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3Cited by6 opinions
- In Re Circus Time, Inc., Debtor. Grumman Credit CorporationCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1981
- Matter of Skyland, Inc.United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. Michigan · 1983
- Equilease Corp. v. McCall (In Re McCall)United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. New York · 1983
- Load-It, Inc. v. VTCC, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1985
- Equilease Corp. v. Loague (In Re Loague)United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Mississippi · 1982
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