Hedrick v. . Pratt

The plaintiff introduced a mortgage from John S. Hedrick to himself, to secure a note therein recited, payable to the plaintiff.

He showed that the defendant had purchased the mare described in the deed, and was still in possession. It was admitted that the mortgagor, J. S. Hedrick, had died before the commencement of this action.

Plaintiff was offered as a witness in his own behalf, and was asked "if the debt secured in the mortgage had been paid?" To this question the defendant objected as incompetent. The Court reserving the question of law, admitted the question, and the witness answered,…