Hitz v. Jenks
Citations
- 185 U.S. 155
- 22 S. Ct. 598
- 46 L. Ed. 851
- 1902 U.S. LEXIS 2250
Syllabus
<p>The property involved in this suit is improved real estate in the city of Washington; and the controlling question presented is, whether the sale of it under a deed of trust stands in the way of its redemption by Mrs. Hitz upon h.er paying the debt secured by the deed of trust.</p> <p>As between the parties to the original cause the title to the real estate in question was bound for the filing of the cross-bill by Mrs. Hitz.</p> <p>The deeds which Mrs. Hitz sought to have set aside are valid and enforceable instruments.</p> <p>The sale by Tyler as trustee conferred no title as against Mrs. Hitz.</p> <p>Mrs. Hitz is entitled in this suit-to redeem the property by paying such sum as may be due on account of the debt to secure which the deed to Tyler was made.</p>
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- “[a]s receiver he held the property for the court and for the benefit of all the parties asserting an interest in it”
- interpreting District of Columbia law
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Judges: Harlan, Brewer
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