Trustees of Sharp Street Station of the Methodist Episcopal Church v. Rother

This appeal was faken from a pro forma decree of the Circuit Court of Baltimore City dismissing the bill of complaint, and also overruling exceptions to some testimony. The appellee entered into a contract in writing with the appellant, whereby he agreed to loan it twenty-seven thousand dollars, to be secured by a mortgage on the property claimed by it, which is situated on Sharp street, in the city of Baltimore, upon the express understanding that the appellant was seized of a good and merchantable title. The mortgage was duly executed and tendered to the appellee, who refused to accept it…