Merz v. Stewart

Appellate Court of Illinois July 1, 1918

Merz v. Stewart, 211 Ill. App. 508 (1918)

Holdom

Opinion of the Court

Mr. Justice Holdom

delivered the opinion of the court.

2. Sales, § 221* — when purchaser may acquire good title. The possession of personalty is prima facie evidence of ownership, and unless a lien is reserved in accord with the statutes of the State the possessor may convey a good title to a bona fide purchaser, provided he is without notice of any intervening equities or claims.

Reference

Full Case Name: John E. Merz and Charles E. Merz v. Leon E. Stewart
Cited By: 2 cases
Status: Published