Pattison v. Smith

Colerick, C.

— The appellee James S. Smith brought this *448action to foreclose a mortgage executed to him on the 16th day of October, 1876, by the appellees Daniel A. Watson and Elmira E. Watson, upon certain real estate therein described, and given to secure the payment of a note for $126.61. The appellants were joined with the Watsons as defendants in the action, it being alleged in the complaint that they claimed an interest in the real estate so mortgaged. The Watsons being non-residents of the State were notified, by publication, of the pendency of the action, and failing to appear thereto…