Gardner v. Switzer

-Action to set aside a sheriff’s deed as substitute trustee in a deed of trust. The deed conveyed certain land in Linn County, Mo., to the defendants Switzer as purchasers at a sale under the deed of trust. The foreclosure was for default in payment of the note secured by tbe deed of trust. Tbe Switzers claim title under tbe sheriff’s deed.

Plaintiffs contend the sale was without authority of law and claim title to the land as heirs of L. II. Gardner, deceased. Defendant Carolyn Gardner, widow of L. H. Gardner, deceased, and mother of the plaintiffs, also contends the sale was without…