Beim v. Carlson

This case presents for our determination two controversies: one, as between the plaintiffs, as assignees of a mortgage,.and the .city of Des Moines; and the second, as between Julia A. Carlson, the owner of the land, and said city.

The real estate in controversy was formerly owned by A. W. Carlson, who .died testate, December 13, 1912; and' by- reason of the provisions of his will, his widow, the defendant and cross-petitioner, Julia A. Carlson, is now the owner thereof. The plaintiffs ask foreclosure of a mortgage upon 145 acres of real estate,- securing 22 notes, each in the amount of…