Thomas v. Hall
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Writ of entry to recover possession of a certain lot or parcel of land situate in Lincolnville, in the county of Waldo and State of Maine. Defendant filed plea of general issue. This case is reported to Law Court for its determination upon so much of the evidence as is legally admissible. Judgment for defendant. Case stated in opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMadigan, J.
The plaintiff claims title to real estate under a foreclosed mortgage. By agreement of the parties the case was reported to the Law Court for determination upon so much of the evidence as is legally admissible.
The premises were conveyed to the defendant by the plaintiff subject to an existing mortgage, which the defendant assumed and agreed to pay as a part of the consideration. The balance of the purchase price was cash and a demand note secured by a second mortgage on the premises.
After repeated unsuccessful attempts to collect herself, the plaintiff consulted an attorney by whom she was…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- McNew's Executors v. RogersTennessee Supreme Court · 1848
3Cited by2 opinions
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