Shafer v. Thompson

Complainant filed a bill to foreclose a mortgage given by defendants Thompson and Thompson, and alleged in his bill that defendant Soule has, or claims to have, rights and interests in the premises described in the mortgage as subsequent purchaser or incumbrancer or otherwise. Soule entered his appearance, and filed a plea, in which he claimed he was in possession of the premises described in the mortgage as owner in fee simple by virtue of a tax deed, describing the deed. No replication was filed. The plea was heard. The court made an order dismissing the bill as to defendant Soule, from…