Lindsey v. Realty Trust Co.

The Realty Trust Company, owner of a certain obligation secured by paving lien evidenced by a certificate of the same, instituted this suit against J. E. Lindsey and wife and others to recover a special assessment for paving, and to foreclose the lien. The defendants Lindsey and wife answered by general demurrer, special exceptions, a general denial, and a special answer. The exceptions were overruled, and at the conclusion of the trial, which was before the court without a jury, a judgment was rendered in favor of the plaintiff, establishing the obligation and foreclosing the lien. From this…