Hallett v. Alexander

The- two important questions presented are: (■1) Did Mrs. Alexander acquire an interest in the premises superior to the lien of Judge Hallett’s mortgage? — and (2), If she did, should Judge Hallett be reimbursed out of the proceeds of the sale -of the property for the moneys which he advanced to discharge taxes and tax sales against it?

By the majority opinion it is determined that by virtue of the provisions of sec. 446, 1 Mills’ Stats, (sec. 694, Rev. Stats.), Mrs. Alexander obtained title to an undivided one-half interest in the property in controversy unincumbered by the Hallett mortgage,…