Alexander v. Rea

This is a suit in chancery to reform a mortgage, by correcting a mistake in the description of the lands intended to be conveyed; for the foreclosure of the mortgage ; and also to have a second mortgage on the same lands and other property of the mortgagor, executed on the same day, declared a general assignment for the benefit of all the creditors of the mortgagor. There is a demurrer to the bill for want of equity, and also for multifariousness. The demurrer was overruled, and there was a decree for the complainant in the court below. The defendants appeal to this court, and assign the…