Legal Opinion
Vanderhoff v. Wasco
New Jersey Court of Chancery
Decided January 6, 1932PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Two suits have been consolidated. Complainant sues to foreclose two mortgages on respective tracts owned by defendant Wasco. Defendant Samdin Realty Company has a blanket second mortgage covering both tracts; defendant Buonanno claims a mechanic's lien on both; and defendant Tattersall Company claims a judgment lien on both. The dispute is as to the priority of liens.
Wasco purchased the lots from the Samdin company for $3,000. Between the contract of purchase and the actual conveyance he commenced the erection of two houses. On June 4th, 1928, the lots were conveyed to Wasco, who gave back to…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Albert & Kernahan, Inc. v. Franklin Arms, Inc.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1929
- Hoag v. SayreSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1881
- Meister v. J. Meister, Inc.New Jersey Court of Chancery · 1928
- Jersey Bond, C., Co. v. Wesp Bldg. Co.New Jersey Court of Chancery · 1930
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