Oman v. Balfany

Taylor, C.

This is an action in replevin to recover possession of an egg carton machine. The court found that plaintiff is the owner and entitled to the possession of the machine subject to a lien thereon held by defendant Anna Balfany. The sole question presented on this appeal is whether the findings of fact sustain the conclusion that defendant Anna Balfany is entitled to a lien on the property. It is clear that they do not.

The court found, in substance, that Earl W. Koeser was the owner of the patents pertaining to the machine, and was also the president and principal stockholder of the…