Bashore v. Adolf

— This action was brought by respondent to quiet title to lands and to cancel two mortgages which he had executed thereon. The lands are conceded to be the homestead entry' of respondent, made under the laws of Congress. The mortgages were executed before final .proof or final certificate or patent. He is admitted now to be the owner in fee, and claims that these mortgages are void and a cloud upon his title. Appellants demurred to the amended complaint for failure to state a cause of action. This demurrer was overruled, whereupon appellants separately answered and cross-complained, setting…