PETERSEN v. THOMPSON


506 P.2d 697 (1973)

John A. PETERSEN, Appellant, v. Frank J. THOMPSON, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided February 23, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George G. VanNatta, St. Helens, argued the cause for appellant. On the brief were VanNatta & Petersen, St. Helens.

Richard K. Klosterman, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Klosterman & Joachims, Portland.


McALLISTER, Justice.

The plaintiff Petersen brought this action to recover possession of a tractor which was in possession of the defendant Thompson who claimed to own it. Both men claimed ownership by purchase from J.I. Case Credit Corporation.

The court tried the case without a jury and when plaintiff rested granted defendant's motion for a nonsuit. Plaintiff appeals from the judgment of nonsuit.

This case arose out of the following facts. J.I. Case...

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