Legal Opinion

Johnston v. Wood

Washington Supreme Court

Decided June 14, 1898No. 2865PublishedCited by 13 opinions

Appeal from Superior Court, Pierce County. — Hon. Thomas Carroll, Judge.

1Opinion of the Court

*442The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dunbar, J.

The appellant entered into a written contract with one W. W. Likens for the purchase of a piano, by the terms of which he was to pay $20 in cash and $10 monthly until the full purchase price was paid, the title and absolute ownership of the piano to remain vested in the appellant during that time. The contract further provided that upon default in the payment of the instalments the appellant should have the right to immediately reclaim the piano and take it into his possession. One payment was made on the piano and many months had elapsed…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. People Ex Rel. Board of Commissioners v. BanksNew York Court of Appeals · 1876
  2. Willamette Casket Co. v. Cross Undertaking Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1895
  3. Montgomery v. StateSupreme Court of Alabama · 1889

3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Northern Cedar Co. v. FrenchWashington Supreme Court · 1924
  2. Holzman v. City of SpokaneWashington Supreme Court · 1916
  3. Keyes v. SabinWashington Supreme Court · 1918
  4. Smith v. AllenWashington Supreme Court · 1914
  5. In re DonnellanWashington Supreme Court · 1908

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