Slocomb v. Williams

C. II. Slocomb, having obtained a judgment on mortgage notes against John R. Williams with recognition of his mortgage, caused the lands mortgaged to be seized and advertised for sale. On the second of October, 1869, Leverich, curator, filed a third opposition, claiming to be entitled to be paid by preference out of tho proceeds of the sale. On the same day the property was sold, and George Jonas, being the last and highest bidder, claimed the right to retain in Ms hands the amount of two special mortgages which were older than the mortgage under which the sale was made, offered to pay the…