Heaton v. Prather

Citations

• 84 Ill. 330

Syllabus

<p>1. Recobding op deeds—effect of destruction of record. The constructive notice afforded by the recording of instruments entitled to record, is the same where the records have been subsequently destroyed as where they remain intact</p> <p>2. Same—as to subsequent deeds. A mortgagee is not bound to take notice of the recording of deeds made subsequent to his mortgage.</p> <p>3. Same—record of trust deed, as affording notice of what may be done under thepower. The record of a trust deed gives notice of its existence to subsequent claimants of the equity of redemption, and points out the source of information of what may he done in pursuance of the deed, and such subsequent claimants are bound to take notice of the proceedings thereunder.</p> <p>4. Notice—of unrecorded deed, what constitutes. Whatever is sufficient to put a purchaser of land on inquiry is sufficient notice of an unrecorded deed.</p>