Wilson v. Lyon

This was a hill in chancery, in the Woodford Circuit Court, by William B. Lyon, and against William C. Wilson, to enforce a vendor’s lien, and a decree accordingly.

To reverse this decree, the defendant appeals to this court.

It appears complainant sold by deed to John M., Wilson, certain valuable real estate, in the town of Eureka, on which was a flouring mill, taking Wilson’s notes for the purchase money. Suit was brought on the notes and judgment recovered against Wilson for the amount. In the mean time, John M. executed a mortgage to his brother, William C. Wilson, the appellant, to secure…