Brandt v. Daniels

This was an action of trover for certain chattels. The case was: one Yan Osten executed a mortgage to Daniels on chattels of the description of those in controversy, to secure a debt. Yan Osten, with the knowledge and consent of Daniels, sold the chattels to one Harpel, he (Harpel) giving a new mortgage thereon to Daniels. Parties acting in the firm name of Gallagher & Hunter proposed to purchase the property from Harpel, and were informed, by the record, of the mortgage to Daniels. They concluded the purchase from Harpel with Daniels’ consent, he (Daniels), without taking a new mortgage from…