Brown gave a mortgage to Doe on a parcel of land (located in Ontario)that he owned.Brown later sold the mortgaged land to Green.Green,some time later,sold the land to Hughes.Hughes defaulted on payment of the mortgage.
-If Doe took action against Brown,and Brown paid the amount owing on the mortgage,Brown would be entitled to an assignment of Doe's rights against the land and against Hughes.

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This is known as the right of subrogation. By paying off Doe's rights and obligations, Brown would step into Doe's shoes and have the right to pursue payment from Hughes or take possession of the mortgaged land if necessary.

Brown Gave a Mortgage to Doe on a Parcel of Land