Scranton v. Begol

Citations

• 60 Cal. 642
• 1882 Cal. LEXIS 527

Syllabus

<p>Monet Had and Received—Action for Mortgage.—The plaintiff being the equitable owner of certain land caused' the same to be conveyed to the defendant as security against loss on. account of a promissory note executed by the defendant, with, and as- surety for, the plaintiff, and which was afterwards paid by the plaintiff. The defendant sold the property to innocent purchasers and received the purchase money.</p> <p>Held: The plaintiff was entitled to recover the amount received after deducting expenses.</p>