Kliks v. Courtemanche

This action was brought by the plaintiff to recover damages for the alleged conversion by the defendant of certain personal property in Yamhill county, Oregon. The facts in the case are substantially as follows: On October 13, 1933, one W. 0. Phelps, a farmer, suddenly and unexpectedly departed from the state, after disposing of some of the personal property covered by a mortgage held by the plaintiff. He left on the farm which he had occupied, along with other personal property, the implements involved in this litigation, possession of which is claimed by the plaintiff under her chattel…