Dela v. Stanwood

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Dela v. Stanwood, 62 Me. 574 (Me. 1873)

Dela v. Stanwood

Opinion of the Court

Rescript.

This is a bill to redeem a mortgage brought by the widow of the mortgagor against the assignees of the mortgagees. The only question presented is: “When did the respondents become liable to account for rents and profits ? ” The answer admits that they took possession October 7, 1863, and received the rents from that date; and that upon the tenth day of October, 1863, they received the assignment of the Dow mortgage, which is sought to be redeemed by this bill; held, that, although the complainant’s husband did not die seized, the respondents should account for rents and profits from October 10, 1863. Decree accordingly.

Reference

Full Case Name
Sarah H. Dela v. Edwin L. Stanwood and others
Status
Published