1 Paige Ch. 461 | New York Court of Chancery | 1829
The Chahoellor :—I have not thought it necessary to examine the question whether Aaron Pitney had the legal title to the land at the time he conveyed to J. Leonard. The latter went into possession under that title, which is to be presumed good until the contrary is shown. From the testimony adduced, there is no doubt the judgment in the ejectment suit was confessed for the purpose of destroying the lien of the complainant’s mortgage. It was fraudulent and void as against him; and it is hardly possible to believe B. Leonard was not acquainted with the real nature and object of the transaction. He had at least sufficient to put him on inquiry, and that in equity is equivalent to a notice.
Peters v. Goodrich, 3 Conn. 146; Booth v. Barnum, 9 Conn. 286; Hawley v. Cramer, 4 Cow. 717; Brush v. Ware, 15 Pet. 112; Jackson v. Cadwell, 1 Cow. 622; Tuttle v. Jackson, 6 Wen, 213; see also Am. Ch. Dig. by Waterman, tit. Notice.