Willis v. . Taylor

Is a mechanic’s lien for work done on an automobile by the procurement of the second mortgagee or lien holder, superior to the rights of the first mortgagee?

No point is made as to whether W. R. Willis, the mortgagor, was in default upon his payments on the first mortgage, payable to his brother, B. G. Willis, the plaintiff in this action. The car was in the possession of the mortgagor apparently with the consent and approval of the holders of both the first and second liens. Upon this state of facts the defendants contend that by virtue of provisions of O. S., 2435, the mechanic’s lien for…