Bank of Keystone v. Kayton

This is an action in replevin brought by the Bank of Keystone, plaintiff, against Ivan L. Kayton, defendant, in the district court for Deuel County to obtain possession of a certain 1948 Dodge club coupé or the value of the same if not returned, and for damages and costs. This action is based on a chattel mortgage executed and delivered to the plaintiff bank by John A. Harney, a duly licensed automobile dealer.

The action proceeded to trial before a jury. Upon motion made by the defendant to dismiss the plaintiff’s petition, based on the plaintiff’s failure to produce sufficient evidence to…