Burnham v. Dillon
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Sanilac. (Beach, J.) Argued January 31, 1894. Decided May 22, 1894. Bill to set aside a chattel mortgage and for the appointment of a receiver. Defendant Messmore appeals. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
The complainants filed a bill in the circuit court for the county of Sanilac, in chancery, alleging that on the 8th day of February, 1892, defendant Joseph II. Dillon was engaged in the mercantile business in Minden City, in said county, and was indebted to the complainants in the sum of $600 for goods sold and delivered to him in said business, and that proof of the claim of the complainants had been filed Avith the clerk of the court, as required .by laAv; that, on said 8th day of Feb*354ruary, Joseph II. Dillon's assets did not exceed $2,000, and that his obligations for merchandise purchased…
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