Union Federal Credit Union v. Thornton

liThe creditor with security over large vehicles brought this executory process proceeding which was initially interrupted by the bankruptcy of the debtor. Long after the seized property was abandoned by the bankruptcy court with this proceeding still pending, the sheriff intervened to tax the costs of towing and storage of the vehicles. Ultimately, after 689 days of storage, the sheriff sought $153,954. Rejecting the charge as “absurd,” the trial court awarded judgment in favor of the sheriff for $12,450 for the towing and storage fees. Both sides appeal. We affirm the judgment, in part and…