Watkins v. Angus

The question: If a debtor, without compliance with the bulk sales law, sells a half interest in his business to another who becomes his partner, and later, and again without compliance with the bulk sales law, sells out to his partner, may his. creditors hold the purchaser in garnishment proceedings for the value of the merchandise received?

The answer: Yes.

The facts: Gaylord B. Angus conducted a retail coal business. In March, 1924, he was indebted to plaintiff, had about $500 worth of coal on hand, sold a half interest in the business and merchandise to defendant John W. Noor, and the seller…