McClurg v. McSpadden

On the 28th of July, 1896, Andes conveyed the real estate in controversy to Manard, *434to secure a note for $267, due at six months. There was a power of sale at maturity, unless the note was paid. On the 20th of November, 1896, complainants filed this bill, attacking the conveyance as fraudulent and usurious. They claim to be judgment creditors with nulla tona returns, and by virtue of their bill they contend that they acquired a lien on the land, or Andes’ interest therein, subordinate to the rights of Manard if the deed to him should be sustained. Manard answered the bill, admitted usury to…