Town of Wolf River v. Wisconsin Michigan Power Co.
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtFairchild, J.
An intent to lessen one’s tax burden or the promptings of a selfish purpose in the securing of an advantage by transfer of property will not destroy an otherwise valid deed. Aberg v. Moe, 198 Wis. 349, 224 N. W. 132, 226 N. W. 301. The only question necessary for determination is whether or not the agreement between the parties constituted a conveyance of the land. The Valley Camp Association is entitled to hold property, and the respondent is capable of transferring its property to another competent entity. The contentions of the appellant are summarized in the claim that the deed of…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Polebitzke v. John Week Lumber Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1914
- Aberg v. MoeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1929
- May v. Van Drisse Motors, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1929
- Cobban v. Northern Wisconsin State Fair Ass'nWisconsin Supreme Court · 1933
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- State v. Jelco, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1957
- Dillard v. New Mexico State Tax CommissionNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1948
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