Mercer v. . Bullock

During the year 1923, tbe defendant was a tenant on plaintiffs’ farm,’ the rent for which amounted to $900 and became due and payable 1 November of tbat year. On 10 September, 1923, tbe farm in question was sold under mortgage, and tbe interveners, trustees of tbe estate of R. H. Ricks, became tbe purchasers at said sale, deed for same being delivered to them on 21 September, 1923, and duly registered seven days thereafter. "Who is entitled to the rent which fell due'l November, 1923, tbe plaintiffs or tbe interveners? Tbis is tbe question for decision.

It is established by tbe decisions in…