Ehrlich v. Chapple

The question presented on this record involves priority as between an artisan’s lien upon an automobile for repairs and the 'lien of a previously recorded chattel mortgage on the same property. There is no dispute as to the facts in the case. James Valino, the mortgagor, placed the mortgaged automobile truck with the appellee for repairs. Upon completion thereof he was unable to pay the repair bill and the appellee refused to give up possession of the truck. The appellant, as owner of a chattel mortgage and notes against the truck, made a demand and brought an action in replevin. The appellee…