Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit June 24, 1983, No. 81-1619 (United States v. Culbert)

J. BLAINE ANDERSON, Circuit Judge:

This case involves a dispute over the proceeds from the sale of the fishing vessel Jeannie S. II. The United States claims a priority by statute, 31 U.S.C. § 3713 (formerly 31 U.S.C. § 191, see footnote 1). Metzger claims a superior right by acquisition of a prior interest.

I.