Reed v. Rice

It appears that on or about the 24th day of September, 1888, Jorelian L. Rice, of appellees herein, purchased lots 12,13, and 14 of block 3, in Redick’s Park Addition to the city of Omaha, and had them conveyed to his wife, Altho-rosa Rice, and that on or about the 29th of July, 1889, the lots were conveyed to John T. Denney, subject to a mortgage which he assumed and agreed to pay; that during the time the title to the lots was in Denney, he caused to be erected thereon three houses, and not having paid for the material and labor, mechanics’ liens for the sums due therefor were duly…