Hunt v. Davis
Supreme Court of Vermont
Appeal in Chancery. Heard on demurrer of defendant Edward E. Davis to the amended petition, at the April Term, 1912, Essex County, Taylor, Chancellor. Demurrer overruled, pro forma, petition taken as confessed, and decree for orator. Defendants appealed. For a fuller statement of the case, see Davis v. Davis, 81 Yt. 259.
1Opinion of the CourtMunson, J.
The property in question is the place occupied as a homestead by George W. Davis and his wife Addie B. There were two mortgages on the property; the first signed by George ~W. and Ms wife, and the second by George W., alone. One Sweeney became the owner of both mortgages, and obtained a decree of foreclosure on both, which was invalid as against the rights of Addie B. After the equity expired, Sweeney conveyed the property to Edward E. Davis, with a warranty against all persons claiming by, through or under him; and Edward E. conveyed the same to George "W. by a deed conditioned upon the…
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2Cases cited2 opinions
- Davis v. DavisSupreme Court of Vermont · 1908
- Gordon v. DeavittSupreme Court of Vermont · 1910
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- Bennett v. BennettSupreme Court of Vermont · 1919