Sommers v. Stout

This suit was filed in the district court of Bexar county, Tex., by F. D. Stout against Jake W. Sommers and wife to recover on an alleged mechanic’s lien note for $3,200, to foreclose such lien, and for receivership during pendency of the suit. The note and lien were originally given to one Charles H. Baxter and by him transferred and assigned to Stout.

Sommers and wife answered and filed a cross-action against Stout, Baxter, and one Marshall. Marshall was the trustee in the deed of trust. It seems that Baxter was not served, and by agreement of the parties was dismissed from the suit. Sommers…