Edwards v. Gordon

The cause originated in the justice court, was appealed and tried de novo in the circuit court. The pleadings were in short by consent.

When the facts are carefully considered, they are that one Franklin owned the fixtures and furniture in the café in question, and Mr. Gilliand was the owner of the building in which that business was being conducted : that Franklin sold his interest to the Meachans, and a purchase-money mortgage was given as security; and the purchasers thereafter failed in their payments, and sold or delivered their interest and possession to Gordon, the immediate vendor of…