L. D. Powell Co. v. Rountree

Suit in replevin was commenced in the Pike Circuit Court by appellant, a foreign book corporation, against appellee, who had purchased certain law books under written contract that the title to them should remain in appellant until the payment of the entire purchase money. At the time of the institution of the suit a balance of $95.25 was due on the books, which appellee refused to pay. The written contract was made the basis of the suit.

The main defense interposed by appellee, and the only one presenting a question for determination on this appeal, was that the contract is void and…