Allen v. Cooling

Taylor, C.

The plaintiffs purchased a tract of land in the state of Texas in February, 1921, and gave their promissory notes for the purchase price. One of these notes was given to defendant Cooling and was secured by a mortgage upon plaintiff’s fárm in the county of Houston in this state, the others were given to defendant James-Dickinson Farm Mortgage Company and are not involved in this appeal. In April, 1921, Cooling assigned and transferred his note and mortgage to defendant James, indorsing the note without recourse. On August 5, 1921, James assigned and transferred the note and mortgage…