Hackett v. Kenning
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Kent; Perkins, J. Bill by Richard H. Hackett against Martha A. Kenning and others in aid of an ezecution at law. From an order overruling a demurrer to complainant’s bill, defendant Martha Kenning appeals. On January 21, 1910, defendant John E. Kenning was the owner in fee simple of a certain piece of real estate. On that day he and his wife, Martha A. Kenning (defendant), joined in a mortgage to defendant Kent State Bank upon which it is claimed $5,000 is due.
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Appeal from Kent; Perkins, J. Bill by Richard H. Hackett against Martha A. Kenning and others in aid of an ezecution at law. From an order overruling a demurrer to complainant’s bill, defendant Martha Kenning appeals. On January 21, 1910, defendant John E. Kenning was the owner in fee simple of a certain piece of real estate. On that day he and his wife, Martha A. Kenning (defendant), joined in a mortgage to defendant Kent State Bank upon which it is claimed $5,000 is due. On October 17, 1910, the land was conveyed to defendant John G. Lee, who on the same day reconveyed it to the defendants…
1Opinion of the CourtBrooke, J.
(after stating the facts). Under the facts set out in the bill of complaint, which, under the demurrer, must be taken as true, for the purpose of this determination, it appears:(1) That defendant John Kenning, while the holder of the legal and equitable title to the lands in question, became indebted to the complainant in the sum now represented by the judgment.(2) That he caused the conveyances in question to be made with the intention of defrauding complainant and his other creditors.(3) That said conveyances were made without consideration.(4) That the estate by the entireties, thus…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Trask v. GreenMichigan Supreme Court · 1861
- Bliss v. TylerMichigan Supreme Court · 1910
- Archer v. LaidlawMichigan Supreme Court · 1901
3Cited by3 opinions
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