Crutchfield v. Johnson & Latimer

LIVINGSTON, Justice.

Bill by the appellant mortgagor to cancel a certain, “second” real 'estate mortgage held by appellees claiming' payment of the mortgage debt, praying an accounting, and, in the alternative, for redemption if it be ascertained that any of the debt remains unpaid, and to quiet complainant’s title to the real estate described in the mortgage.

Appellees answered the bill and made the answer a cross-bill, in which they sought foreclosure, and the appointment of a receiver to collect the rents and profits and preserve the property pending determination of the litigation. The…