Pryor Motor Co. v. Hartsfield

The theory of the bill of complaint is that complainant" is entitled to have the automobile, in which he has an interest to the extent of his lien for unpaid purchase money, brought before the Jefferson county circuit court in equity by bill for condemnation under the laws of the state, and therefore that he is entitled to prevent its delivery to the federal authorities for proceedings under 'the federal laws.

The grounds upon which this asserted right is based are: (1) That his lien cannot be asserted under federal laws, and if the car should be delivered to the federal authorities, as…