Cox v. Junkins

The sole question presented by this appeal is whether the trial court erred in holding that the appellant had forfeited her right to redeem land under § 6-5-233, Ala. Code 1975. We hold that it did and reverse and remand.

H. Ray Cox, the original owner of the real estate involved in this litigation, executed a second mortgage on it to Jimmy Junkins, dated August 31, 1977. First Federal Savings and Loan Association held a first mortgage on the property.

Thereafter, a judgment in favor of First National Bank of Attalla, later known as First National Bank of Etowah County, against H. Ray Cox was…