Christler v. Locke

The defendant was the mortgagee of a mort*87gage upon the lands described in the declaration in this case. The land was owned by one Gates, who was also the mortgagor. Plaintiff was lessee under Gates. Default having been made in the mortgage, it was foreclosed by advertisement. The time of redemption expired without payment, and the sheriff’s deed became absolute. Locke thereupon instituted proceedings to recover possession under How. Stat. § 8295. Gates and Christler were both made defendants. The case was tried before the commissioner by a jury, and verdict and judgment rendered for Mr.…