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120 Mich. 508

Watson v. Alberts

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided July 5, 1899

Michigan Supreme Court · decided 1899-07-05

Trover by William G. Watson and others against Silas L. Alberts and another. From a judgment for defendants on verdict directed by the court, plaintiffs bring error. Plaintiff, sold to one Minnick a steam pump, to be used by him in a peppermint distillery on his farm. It was sold on credit, the title to remain in plaintiffs until the price ($50) was paid.

Relies on Wickes Bros. v. Hill

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Affirmed · Decided 1899-07-05

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Grant, C. J.

¶1(after stating the facts). The property was sold to be attached to the distillery, and plaintiffs so understood it. It was so attached, and was sold by Minnick, as a part of the realty, to defendants, who were bona fide purchasers. The case is ruled by Wickes Bros. v. Hill, 115 Mich. 333.

¶2Judgment affirmed.

The other Justices concurred.
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