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>