Beard v. Becker

John Beard brought this action against Henry Becker and John H. Becker:

First. To obtain a judgment against Henry Becker, on a promissory note executed by him for the alleged purchase-money of certain real estate;

Secondly. To enforce a vendor’s lien on such real estate, in the hands of John H. Becker, who had become a subsequent purchaser with notice, as it was claimed.

The defendant answered in general denial, and the cause was submitted to the court for trial.

After hearing the evidence, the court intimated that there was no evidence to sustain some of the material allegations of the…