Benson v. Jefferson Mortgage Co.

LIVINGSTON, Chief Justice.

This action was instituted in the court below by tire Jefferson Mortgage Company, Inc., by interpleading certain funds owed by it and evidenced by a promissory note payable to “Zeno W. Benson or Cora Goodloe.” The accrued principal and interest to date were paid into court and the appellant, Rhoda Elizabeth Benson, wife of the deceased, Zeno W. Benson, and the appellee, Cora Gqodloe, sister of the deceased, were named as respondents. Both respondents below filed answers and cross bills to the complaint; each of them answered the other’s cross bill and claimed the…