Reed v. Spikes

Opinion by

Will-son, J.

§ 169. Chattel mortgage must be recorded, where; construction of statute; mortgage void as to subsequent purchasers, etc., when; case stated. Appellant, Reed, sold to one Johnson two mules and one horse for $250, taking Johnson’s note secured by a chattel mortgage on said property for said purchase price. This transaction took place in Ellis county, where Johnson at that time resided. The chattel mortgage was duly registered in Ellis county. Thereafter said Johnson removed from Ellis to Kaufman county, and, with appellant’s consent, took said property with him. Johnson…