Mix v. King

Harriet King filed her hill, asking that the sale of certain premises therein described, be set aside, the deed cancelled, and for other relief.

In 1858, she, and her husband, then living with her, executed a trust deed on the property, to Justin S. Morrill, to secure the payment of $660, a part of which is averred to be usury. There was no release of the homestead right. In 1859 Morrill, by virtue of the power granted to him in the deed, sold the premises to Russell C. Mix, appellant, for $666.48, and executed to him a deed. At the time of the sale Mix agreed with the complainant that she…