Gay v. Bidwell

Manning J.,

dissenting.

A reversal of the decree is asked on two grounds,; , First, that the chattel mortgage, in law, is void on its face as to creditors. -Second, that it is fraudulent in fact, and is therefore void as to them.

The mortgage purports on its face to be given by Bid-well c% Son, to secure complainant as indorser of two promisory notes for them — the notes being past due at the time. Bidwell & Son grant, bargain, and sell, unto complainant, all and singular their goods, wares and merchandise following, to wit: all and entire their stock of goods in the store now occupied by them,…