State ex rel. Commissioners of the Land Office v. Thompson

OPINION

HANSEN, Chief Judge:

This action was initiated by Appellant (Commissioners) in 1939. Commissioners sought judgment against Appellee (Thompson) on a promissory note, foreclosure of the mortgage securing the note, and an order directing sale of the secured real property if Thompson did not pay the judgment.

In October 1943, the trial court entered default judgment against Thompson for $6,905.13, plus interest, and ordered the mortgage foreclosed. The court ordered sale of the property if Thompson had not paid the judgment within six months.

After notice by publication, the property was sold…