Slay v. Wheeler

LESLIE, Chief Justice.

Frank C. Slay instituted this suit against Fred Wheeler and’wife on a promissory note in the sum of $942.56, and for foreclosure of vendor’s lien claimed to secure payment of same. These defendants answered setting up various defenses, includr ing duress, threats, fraud, etc., arid brought a cross-action in the nature of trespass to try title for the purpose of clearing the property in question, claimed as a homestead, from any lien asserted by the plaintiff. The case was tried before the court and jury, and upon the verdict the court rendered a judgment denying the…