Mauzy v. Elliott

This appeal involves primarily the distribution of moneys representing the proceeds received from the sale of real property in the foreclosure of a mortgage. Erma V. Elliott owned an acreage near Plattsmouth. On February 1, 1938, she mortgaged it to one Henry Mauzy. Her husband, Jess N. Elliott, joined in the mortgage. Both the mortgagor and the mortgagee were deceased before this litigation. On March 19, 1943, plaintiff, as administratrix of the estate of Henry Mauzy, filed suit to foreclose the mortgage, then in default. Albert J. Godwin, administrator with the will annexed of the estate of…