Benton v. Shreeve

This was a bill in chancery by the heirs, &c., of Caleb Shreeve, deceased, against Benton and others. Benton answered. The other defendants made default. The cause was set down for hearing on the bill, answer of Benton, depositions, &c., and there was a decree in favor of the complainants. Benton prosecutes this writ of error.

It appears that on the 27th of May, 1837, lot No. 60, in Richmond, owned by one Forsha, was mortgaged to Joseph Derickson, to secure the payment of 200 dollars, and interest at 10 per cent. On the 24th of May, 1838, Forsha sold and conveyed the lot to Olds. In November…