Merz v. Stewart

211 Ill. App. 508 | Ill. App. Ct. | 1918

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.
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