First National Bank v. Johnson

Pound, C.

One Anderson, whose trustee in bankruptcy is plaintiff in this case, executed a chattel.mortgage to the cashier of che First National Bank of Holdrege, the defendant herein, on June 23, 1900, whereby he mortgaged “76 head of fat. •steers now in my feed lots, mostly reds, average weight about 1,500 pounds, branded 6 on side.” This mortgage was given to secure a note made in renewal of prior indebtedness and for an additional loan of money. Shortly thereafter Anderson, who was hopelessly insolvent, disappeared. The officers of the bank, becoming aware of his absence, went to look at…