Miller v. Murphy

An appeal from a judgment foreclosing a lien created. by a contract providing for the repayment to William Miller, respondent’s intestate, of sums to be advanced by him for the payment of taxes upon two parcels of land the title to which was in litigation, it being agreed that such repayment should be made by appellants in the event the latter should be adjudged the owners thereof.

The litigation having resulted in favor of appellants, this action was brought to establish the amounts paid, and to foreclose the lien upon the two parcels mentioned. The appeal is presented on the judgment-roll…