Slaughter v. Foust

Foust was indebted to Fleming by two promissory notes, which he secured by mortgage; Fleming assigned the notes to Slaughter, and delivered the mortgage-deed to him. The mortgagor died intestate, leaving a widow and two heirs at law: administration of his estate was granted. The assignee, Slaughter, brought his bill in equity against the widow, heirs, and administrator, stating the foregoing facts, and praying a foreclosure of the equity of redemption and sale of the mortgaged premises under the statute. General demurrer to the bill by all the defendants, which was overruled. Plea by all the…