Prentis v. Richardson's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Donovan, J. John F. Prentis presented a claim against the estate ox David M. Richardson, deceased. The claim was disallowed by the commissioners, and claimant appealed to the circuit court. From a judgment for the estate on verdict directed by the court, claimant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
Prior to 1877, Mr. Richardson was liable upon a note secured by a mortgage. Foreclosure proceedings were commenced in August, 1877. The subpoena was personally served. The defendant did not appear in the case, and his default was taken December 20, 1882. A decree was entered, finding the amount due on the note and mortgage to be $9,313, directing a sale of the premises, and for the deficiency, if any, it was decreed defendant Richardson should be liable personally, and execution should issue therefor. In April, 1883, the commissioner made his report of sale, and also reported the deficiency…
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