Waters v. Mercier

The. facts are stated in the opinion of the court delivered by

Martin, J.

The petitioners showed that, during their minority, judgements were obtained against the estate of their father and recorded in the office of Mercier, who is recorder of mortgages; that they have never received any part of, nor accepted the succession of their said father, so that they are not bound for any part of his debts, nor have his creditors any lien or mortgage on the petitioners’ property; yet Mercier *15wrongfully insists, in the certificates he gives them, when they attempt to sell any part of their own land and…