Morris v. Joyce

Emery, V. C.

The complainant, Mrs. Morris, was the owner of a first mortgage for $3,000 on property of the defendant Joyce, situated in Point Pleasant. The mortgage was originally given by Joyce to the defendant Murphy, from whom Joyce purchased the property in November, 1895, and was a purchase-money mortgage. Joyce was Mrs. Morris’ attorney and looked after the investment of her entire funds. Mrs. Morris, before May, 1899, left the bond and mortgage with Joyce to keep with her other papers, and on May 26th, 1899, executed an assignment of the mortgage to the defendant Murphy. The…