Steinle v. Bell

The material facts in this case are undisputed, and the decision of it depends upon the questions of law raised on the trial.

It will hardly be claimed, in view of the evidence, that the judgments returned against Dunn, are liens on the property in question, and the only remaining objection to the title, is the outstanding mortgage of four hundred dollars, given to Stewart (and so far as the proofs and records show), held by Him at the time of the proceedings in foreclosure hereinafter mentioned.

It is contended that said mortgage is cut off by the foreclosure of a prior mortgage, to which suit…