A Handy Book on the Bills of Sale Acts, 1878 & 1882 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1890 Excerpt: ...L.J., Q.B., 242; 53 L. T., 579; 33 W. R., 437 5 C. A., 1885; pianos let on the hire system, Exp. Hattersley re Blanchard, 8 C. D., 601; 47 L.J. Bk., 113; 38 L. T., 619; 26 W. R., 636; 1878, and in many other cases. Of the same nature is the custom of certain traders to keep the property of their customers in their possession for purposes of repair. Hamilton v. Bell, 10 Ex., 545; 24 L. J. Ex. 45; 18 Jur., 1109; 1854; and the custom of agistment which in no way admits of a reputed ownership of the stock agisted on the lands of a farmer. Exp. Huggins re Woodward, 54 L. 71, 683; 1886. If the grantee, bonafide take possession of the chattels assigned before an act of bankruptcy has been committed, he will be protected, Vicarino v. Hollingsworth, 20 L. T., .362; 17 W. R., 613; 1869. Shrubsole v. Sussams, r6 C. B., JV. S., 452, 1864; and a bill of sale holder who has done all he can to obtain possession before the bankruptcy will be likewise protected. Exp. Harris re Pulling, 8 Ch. App. 48; 42 L.J. Bk. 9; 27 L. T., 501; 21 W. R. 44 1872; C. A., 1871; Exp. Cohen re Sharpe, 40 L. J, Bk., 14; 1871. If the bill of sale holder seize the chattels after an act.of bankruptcy has been committed by the grantor, but without notice of such act of bankruptcy, he will be protected if his bill be registered, but not otherwise, Exp. Attwater re Turner, 5 C. D., 27; 46 L. /., Bk., 41; 35 Z. T., 682; 25W.ll. 206; C. A, 1876. Graham 7;. Furber, 14 C.Z?. 134; 2 C. L.-/?., 10; 23. ./., C.J', 10; i8/-r. 61; 1853. In the case of bulky goods deposited in a warehouse, possession may be obtained by getting delivery of the key. Ryall v. Rowles 1 Ves. Sen. 348, 361,1749. Where property is assignable by tickets, such as dock warrants or warehouse receipts, it may be stated generally...