MacKe v. MacKe

The bill here under review was filed in a double aspect. In the first aspect a cancellation of the mortgage is sought by the complainant, on the ground that it was given as security for her husband's debt, and therefore void under the statute. In the second aspect the bill acknowledges the validity of the mortgage, and shows the belief on the part of the complainant that the same had been paid by her husband, and his assurance to her of that fact; but also shows that, in the event it be ascertained that the note had not been paid, complainant is ready and willing to pay whatever sum is found…