Hoyer v. Jordan

Albert, C. J.-

I. The plaintiff, Ethel P. Hoyer, foreclosed a mortgage against a certain 120 acres of land owned by the defendant A. N. Jordan. In this proceeding, after the sale of the land, there was a deficiency judgment of $5,183.-04. Jordan had leased the land to certain parties by the name of O’Connor, which lease was accompanied by a note for $800, to cover the rent. This note and lease were transferred by Jordan to M. B. Baily, who sought to collect the rent from the O ’Connors, and brought an action therefor, the O’Connors claiming that they did not know to whom the rent was payable.…