Prudential Insurance Co. of America v. Ewing

The Prudential Insurance Company, as mortgagee, foreclosed a mortgage upon a lot in the city of Seattle, which had been improved with a dwelling house. Under the foreclosure proceedings, the property was sold February 23, 1935, and purchased by the mortgagee. At this time, the premises were occupied by a tenant who was paying rent to the mortgagor, Yera L. Ewing. Mrs. Ewing had not resided on the premises for a number of years, but the property had been occupied by various tenants.

The tenant occupying the property at the time of the sale vacated the same about April 1, 1935. Thereafter, and…