McDonald v. McDonald

In February, 1901, McDonald borrowed $2,000 from the British American Mortgage Co. limited. To secure this loan he made an absolute conveyance of certain land under the Civil Code, § 2771 et seq., giving his notes for different amounts, due at different times, with a stipulation that, if any note should not be paid at maturity, the whole amount should become due. In August, 1901, McDonald died without having repaid any of the money borrowed. An administrator was appointed. ' The widow of the deceased applied to the superior court for the appointment of commissioners to. lay off and admeasure…