Steinmetz v. Lang

Citations

• 81 Ill. 603

Syllabus

<p>1. Deed oe trust—evidence as to discharge. The production of a trust deed and note secured hy it, by the payee or his representative, is prima facie evidence that the debt still subsists, and proof of payment or discharge devolves on the party seeking to avoid the same.</p> <p>2. A statement on the hack of a note secured hy deed of trust, that a release of the trust deed was made and delivered by order of the holder, which is canceled, where no release is shown, and the note and deed are found among the papers of the deceased payee, is not sufficient to show payment, or a release of the deed of trust.</p>