Hough v. Canby

Deavey, J.—

Canby brought a bill in equity against the heirs of Orson E. Hough on a contract of sale of a certain lot of ground, made by Orson E. Hough and the complainant. The object of the bill was to enforce the vendor’s lien. The defendants were minors. It does not appear that process was served upon them. On the filing of the bill, the Court appointed a guardian ad litem for the defendants. The guardian appeared, but did not answer. The Court for want of a defence (no evidence being adduced on either side) decreed a sale of the premises contracted to be sold, and appointed a commissioner…