Ruthven Bros. v. Mast & Co.

— The petition states that in 1875 John Nolear purchased certain described real estate for a homestead for himself and family; that he paid therefor, and for a dwelling-house erected thereon, with money belonging to his children, but as a matter of convenience the conveyance was made to him for the use and benefit of his children, and the said premises were occupied as the homestead of said Nolear and his family; that in August, 1876, Nolear executed a mortgage on said premises to Wilson & Co., as security for the payment of indebtedness incurred for lumber used in erecting a dwelling-house…