Daniels v. Williams

WOOD (Fred B.), J.

Plaintiffs brought this action to annul a promissory note and deed of trust which they had executed, claiming fraud in the procurement thereof.

As defendants, they joined Ben Melmet, the payee of the note, James A. Williams, allegedly active in procuring the note, Milton N. Owens, allegedly engaged by Melmet to sell the note, and Walter E. McMannis, the present holder of the note.

Upon application of the plaintiffs, a preliminary injunction was issued restraining McMannis, during the pendency of the action, from disposing of the note or the deed of trust or from causing the…