Kelso v. Woodruff

The plaintiff sued defendant for $100, and obtained judgment in justice's and circuit court.

His claim is based upon the following facts: William. *300H. Stevens had the apparent title to certain property in the city of Detroit, which he obtained by sale under a chattel mortgage given him by Baker & Shefferly. The property consisted of machinery and fixtures used in a sash, door, and blind factory and planing mill. Stevens took possession of it, putting the defendant in charge. Plaintiff was employed as a book-keeper for Stevens. At the time the contract was made between plaintiff and defendant,…