International Shoe Co. v. Chaimson

The following opihion was filed June 12, 1931:

Wickhem, J.

This case presents two questions: First, did thé partners, Plughes and Cujak, falsely and fraudulently misrepresent their net worth to the plaintiff, in such a way as to give to plaintiff the right to rescind as to Hughes and Cujak? Second, assuming that the first question is answered in the affirmative and that the title of Hughes and Cujak to the goods sold was defective and voidable, was the defendant Chaimson an innocent purchaser for value, and entitled to take free and clear from plaintiff’s equity of rescission?

As to the first…