State v. Holloway

The state of Indiana filed her bill in the Tippecanoe Circuit Court against John Holloway and others, praying the foreclosure of a mortgage, and also priority in its payment over a mortgage on the same premises given to one John Hill, since deceased. The mortgages are both set out in the bill: that to the state is executed by John Holloway and wife; that to Hill by John Holloway alone. Those entitled by different modes to the property of Hill, after payment of his debts, are made co-defendants. Holloway and wife made default. The other defendants answered, disclaiming any knowledge of the…