Construction Finance Corp. v. Kawohl

June 8, 1931, complainant filed its bill to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. All the defendants were defaulted. The cause was referred to a master in chancery to take the proofs and make up his report. He recommended a decree in accordance with the prayer of the bill.

The bill of complaint made the unknown owner or owners of certain notes secured by a trust deed parties defendant and they were served by publication. December 7, 1931, a decree in the usual form was entered. More than a year and nine months later, namely, September 11, 1933, Bertha Kobetzky, by leave of court, filed her petition…