Autry v. Patteson

This is an action to quiet title to real property and to enjoin sale of the same under a decree of foreclosure of mechanics’ liens. In order to understand the issue presented here, it is necessary to review certain prior proceedings. Lottie L. Ewing and her husband made a note to J. Scharer and wife, secured by a mortgage on real property located in Sonoma County and known as the Pitch Mountain Tavern. The Ewings conveyed the property to Pitch Mountain Development Company, a corporation, which erected certain improvements thereon. Thereafter, the Scharers brought suit to foreclose the…