Hearn v. Maddox

Head, Presiding Justice.

H. B. Hearn, a citizen, taxpayer, and resident of Putnam County, brought a petition against Jeff A. Maddox, Charles M. Hudson, and W. F. Resseau, individually and as Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Putnam County. It was alleged that: The defendants entered into a contract with Dr. Charles G. Jordan to purchase certain hospital property. Pursuant to the terms of the contract, Dr. Jordan executed a warranty deed to Putnam County, and the defendants on behalf of the county executed a deed to secure debt to Dr. Jordan. On the same date the deeds were executed the…