LaPlant v. Schuman

The facts are not in serious dispute. It appears that, for some years prior to January 6, 1914, Charles T. LaPlant was thp husband of plaintiff, and was the owner of lots 10, 11, and 12 in Block 7 in the city of Mar-shalltown. The tract so designated is bounded on 8011^ and east by streets, and on the north and west by public alleys. The lots, each 60 feet in width, front on the street to the south, Lot 10 lying on the west, and Lot 11 adjoining it on the east. Charles T. LaPlant erected four dwelling houses on the tract, three on Lot 12, and one on Lot 11, fronting on the street to the…