Crum v. Southtrust Bank of Alabama, N.A.

Vernon L. Crum appeals from a summary judgment in favor of SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, N.A. ("SouthTrust"). The summary judgment included a declaration that title to 13 used automobiles passed to their purchasers even though Crum had attempted to retain title by holding the certificates of title, and the judgment ordered Crum to deliver the certificates to SouthTrust. The primary issue involves the effect of Crum's attempt to retain title to the used automobiles, and other issues include the effect of Crum's failure to respond to SouthTrust's request for admissions under Rule 36,…