Phillips-Michigan Co. v. Field Body Corp.

On motion the bill to foreclose a mechanic’s lien was dismissed. Plaintiff has appealed. The bill alleges that under a written contract between the parties plaintiff equipped a certain factory building of defendant with a system of automatic fire sprinklers.

We quote from the contract:

“That the said system is not, and shall not, become a fixture, but shall be, and remain personal property, and the title and right of possession thereto, shall remain in the said Phillips-Michigan Company until fully paid for. Said second party expressly agrees that it acquires no title to such system until it…