Watson v. Bowman
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Keokuk Superior Court. — Hon. W. L. McNamara, Judge. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage, and to establish a priority of lien over a judgment held by defendant Bowman. There was a decree for plaintiff. Defendant Bowman appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, C. J.
The defendant Freeman is the owner of certain real estate involved in this controversy. He became such owner in May, 1898, by purchase from one Swettman. At the time of such purchase the property was incumbered by mortgage for $250, held by one Deamude. This mortgage was assumed by Freeman as a part of the purchase price. It bore date September 1, 1897, and was *530to become due in three years from date. The defendant Bowman is a judgment creditor of Freeman, having obtained a judgment against him for $920 on July 11, 1900. The evidence, on behalf of plaintiff, tends to show that about September,…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Heuser v. SharmanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1893
- Dubuque Female College v. District TownshipSupreme Court of Iowa · 1862
- Hintrager v. KieneSupreme Court of Iowa · 1883
- National Life Insurance v. AyresSupreme Court of Iowa · 1900
- Pitts v. SeaveySupreme Court of Iowa · 1893
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by6 opinions
- Carr Hardware Co. v. Chicago Bonding & Surety Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1921
- Johnson v. SmithSupreme Court of Iowa · 1930
- Maxwell v. McCallSupreme Court of Iowa · 1910
- Chicago Great Western Railroad v. McCafferySupreme Court of Iowa · 1917
- Johnson v. MyerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1924
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.