Partridge v. Hemenway

This bill was filed to foreclose a mortgage given by Hiram F. Hemenway and wife. At the time the mortgage was executed upon lots 9 and 10, some buildings were situated thereon, which were thereafter removed. The testimony abundantly shows that the two lots were only of the value of about $50 at the time the mortgage waB given, aside from the buildings, and are worth no more now. No question is raised but that J. F. Partridge & Bro. paid full value for the mortgage,— $400, — and that it was assigned to the complainant for value. At the time she took it the property was not of greater value…