McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. v. Callen

On September 8, 1888, the plaintiff: made a conditional sale of a mowing machine to J. W. Rose and E. P. Bridges. By the terms of the written contract of sale the title and ownership of the machine were expressly reserved, and remained vested in the seller until such time as a note given as a part of the purchase consideration should be paid in full by the buyers. The plaintiff did not file a copy of the written contract of sale in the office of the clerk of the county wherein the purchasers of the mower resided. October 24, 1889, a chattel mortgage was executed by J. W. Rose in favor of J.…