Carlson Auction Services, Inc. v. Lopez

Beier, J.:

In this case of first impression, we examine whether Missouri motor vehicle dealer bonds can be used to satisfy judgments against Missouri dealers when the acts giving rise to the judgments took place in Kansas.

Defendant Nathan Griddine, d/b/a N&W Auto Sales, and defendant Rosalia Lopez, d/b/a Lopez Auto Sales, are Missouri auto dealers licensed to do business in Missouri. To secure their Missouri licenses, they obtained motor vehicle dealer bonds in the amount of $25,000 from garnishee Mid-Continent Casualty (Mid-Continent).

Carlson Auction Services, Inc., d/b/a I-70 Auto Auction,…