Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance v. Alexander

— The appellant commenced an action in equity to foreclose a real estate mortgage against the appellees. The petition was filed on July 30, 1930. Attached to the petition was a copy of the mortgage. The mortgage provided for the appointment of a receiver, as follows:

“That the court in which suit is brought to foreclose this mortgage shall, upon motion of the complainant, without notice to the defendants in said cause, appoint a receiver for the land and pretnfses above described and mortgaged, with power to enter upon, cultivate and operate the same, and collect the rents, issues and profits…