The Travis Co. v. Mayes

In January 1941, appellant filed its bill of complaint to foreclose a mortgage on Lot 4, Block 16, J. W. Erickson's Subdivision, Miami, Florida. Appellee Anna Engle filed her answer and motion to dismiss, alleging that she had a tax deed to the property which gave her superior title to that of appellants. The motion to dismiss was denied by the chancellor which was on appeal affirmed by this court.

On going down of the mandate the answer was amended, testimony was taken and of final hearing the Master found that the mortgage and note were not barred by the 20 year Statute of Limitations and…