Lamb v. Jeffrey

Complainant filed his bill of complaint *721to enforce his right to redeem a mortgage upon premises of which he claims to be' a subsequent incumbrancer. The defendant Sarah Jeffrey held the prior mortgage, and he avers that he tendered her the full amount thereof and demanded an assignment, but that she, instead of acceding to the demand, proceeded to foreclose at law. An answer was filed to this bill which contained a demurrer clause, and issue was joined by replication. Complainant then noticed the case for the taking of proofs in open court, but on its being called on, the judge heard an…