Adams v. Boring

CROW, Judge.

Plaintiff, Glen H. Adams, sued Defendant, Helga R. Boring, seeking a decree setting aside a deed of release whereby Plaintiff released a deed of trust on a tract of real estate. The deed of trust secured payment of a note made by Defendant, payable to Plaintiff. Plaintiffs petition averred Defendant obtained the deed of release from him by fraud. The petition also sought, among other relief, judgment against Defendant for the amount of the note plus accrued interest.

Defendant demanded a jury trial. The trial court denied the demand, heard the case without a jury, and entered…