Dayton v. Estate of Dakin

In August, 1888, the claimant owned a farm, which he had previously bought subject to a mortgage held by one Dakin, since deceased, and which was in August, 1888, in process of foreclosure in chancery, the sale being advertised for September 15. At this time, i. e., August, 1888, the claimant owned an undivided half of the crops upon the premises; the other half being owned by one Palmer, who put them in upon shares. The land was bought by Dakin upon the sale, and he thereafter sold Dayton’s share of the crop, including some corn which is claimed to have been cut and shocked before the sale.…