Wabash Elevator Co. v. First National Bank

There is no question but that the elevator company, before it delivered the corn to Hamilton & Goldsmith, had notice of the rights of all the parties; nor is there any doubt but that, as between Smith & Co. and the bank, the latter was entitled to the corn. The only question, then, is, as to the right of Hamilton & Goldsmith to the grain, for the elevator company defends upon their title. They claim by purchase of Smith & Co. Upon the supposition that Smith & Co. were the sole owners of the grain, did Hamilton & Goldsmith acquire title thereto ? If not, they have no ground upon which to…