Hardy v. Smith

It appears from the record in this case that there were three mortgages on certain leasehold property in Baltimore, the first in point of time held by John Small, Jr., the second by William P. Smith, and the third by the appellant. Smith obtained a decree under the 182nd and subsequent sections of the 4th Article of the Code of Public Local Laws, for a sale of the mortgaged premises, John Small, Jr., being appointed trustee to make the sale. At the time of the sale, Small, the trustee, announced that the property would be sold clear of incumbrances; the sale took place, was reported and…