Baldwin Piano Co. v. Thompson

The issue in this case is the effect to be given to a conditional sale made in the State of Mississippi, of movable property which is subsequently brought into the State of Louisiana, and which is here sold by the apparent owner and possessor, to a citizen of Louisiana, who buys the property in good faith and for a valuable consideration. Such conditional sale is one by which property is sold and delivered to another, the seller, however, retaining title until the whole of the purchase 'price has been paid by the buyer.

It is conceded that a contract of this kind is lawful in the State of…