Elson v. Pridgen

GARDNER, Chief Justice.

Omitting details of pleading here unnecessary to note, the bill in this case, originally one to quiet title, by amendments presented issues as to the validity of a certain mortgage on real estate in the city of Dothan, Alabama, bearing date February 22, 1924, executed by complain ant’s (appellant’s) father, E. L. Dowling, to M. F. Pridgen, father of respondent. Complainant’s ownership of the property and respondent’s ownership of the mortgage are not controverted issues here. In the alternative, complainant sought redemption from this mortgage should its validity and…