Stafford Savings Bank v. Underwood
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Action for the foreclosure of a mortgage; brought to the Superior Court in Tolland County, and heard before Loomis, J. Facts found and decree of foreclosure passed. Appeal by the defendants. The case is sufficiently stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtGranger, J.
This is an action brought for the foreclosure of a mortgage. A decree of foreclosure was granted in the Superior Court, and the defendants have appealed.
The land described in the mortgage was the estate of Emma K. Underwood, one of the defendants, who is the wife of Frank H. Underwood, the other defendant. The note secured by the mortgage was for $2,000, a portion of which ($532,) was money appropriated by the wife for her sole benefit, and the balance was a debt due solely from the husband. The note and mortgage were both duly executed by the husband and wife.
The only question is—Can a…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Smith v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1876
3Cited by1 opinion
- O'Brien v. FlintSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1902