Taylor v. Chapman
Taylor v. Chapman
Opinion of the Court
delivered the opinion of the Court.
This was an application to the Probate Court of Shelby county for the appointment of a trustee to execute a trust deed made by Sarah Chapman, conveying certain real estate to secure the payment of debts now due the petitioner. The application was made in accordance with the provisions of the Code, §3663. Upon the ground that the trustee named in the deed of trust has died since its execution, Sarah Chapmán filed a plea averring that at the date of the trust deed she was a minor, and was, therefore, not bound
Of course it must appear to the court that a deed has been executed — is prima facie unsatisfied in whole or in part, and that the trustee appointed in the deed has died, or some of the causes exist for the appointment of a successor. For these purposes, and in order that they may have a voice in the selection of' the trustee to be appointed, it is requisite to give notice to the parties in interest, but it was never contemplated that in this proceeding the County Court should assume jurisdiction of all the matters of equity that might arise between the parties under the deed, and which might in the end entitle the maker of the deed to relief; such as fraud, and various other matters of equitable jurisdiction. Whatever right of defense Sarah Chapman may have against the claims of the petitioner under this deed, either upon the' ground of her infancy or any other ground, will remain as before this appointment by the Probate Court, and be
The action of the County Court will be affirmed.
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