Conwell v. Clifford

This was an action brought by the appellant against the appellee, to foreclose a mortgage given to secure a promissory note. The note and mortgage were given by the appellee to the appellant, and are filed with and made a part of the complaint. It is alleged in the complaint that two hundred dollars yet remain due upon the note and mortgage.

The appellee filed an answer to the complaint of five paragraphs. First. The general denial. The second, fourth, and fifth paragraphs allege that the note was given for the purchase-money of the real estate described in the mortgage, and facts which were…