Richey v. Ferguson

Citations

• 93 Kan. 152
• 143 P. 497
• 1914 Kan. LEXIS 397

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Sheriffs — Commissions on Sale of Realty — Construction of Statutes. Wilkerson v. Savings Bank, 52 Kan. 718, 35 Pac. 792, as to the invalidity of section 27 of chapter 109 of the Laws of 1893, is followed.</p> <p>2. Same. Chapter 182 of the Laws of 1909, having a comprehensive title, section 501 thereof is valid and under the facts shown by the record is the law applicable to this case.</p> <p>3. Sheriff’s Fees — Term. “Prior Creditor” Interpreted. Generally the term “prior creditor” as used in section 501 of the civil code (Gen. Stat. 1909, § 6096) means the creditor who is accorded priority in the judgment enforced by the sale.</p>