Carter v. Evans

Citations

• 17 S.C. 458
• 1882 S.C. LEXIS 82

Syllabus

<p>The court having found that an absolute deed to land, of which the defendant had seized the possession, was intended for a mortgage, the mortgagor, who instituted the action, is entitled to an order of reference to have the debt due ascertained, and to have the premises sold for its payment — the surplus, if any, to be paid to the plaintiff.</p>