Terhune v. Matson

Appellant brought against appellees an action of replevin to recover the stock, furniture and fixtures of a saloon in Chicago. The goods had been seized and were held by appellees on a distress warrant and a judgment against Stephen A. Terhune, the husband of appellee, and one C. O. Lowery.

Appellant claimed the goods by virtue of a chattel mortgage made to her by Stephen Terhune, and also as having purchased and taken possession of the same some two weeks prior to the seizure. The mortgage was executed and recorded some two months prior to any seizure of the goods by appellees. The mortgage…