Bovee v. Butters
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Carlton county to cancel on the ground of usury two real estate mortgages executed by plaintiff to defendant. The case was tried before Ensign, J., who found in favor of defendant. From a judgment entered pursuant to the findings, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
Action to set aside certain real estate mortgages securing notes amounting to $550 upon the ground of usury.
At the trial plaintiff testified that, being in need of money, he applied for a loan to the husband of defendant, supposing him to be a man of some means, but was informed that the money belonged to his wife, and suggested that plaintiff apply to her, whereupon, by appointment, plaintiff went with Mr. Butters to his house, where he met defendant, and, in the presence of Mr. Butters, stated he wanted $550 for twenty seven months, offering to pay ten per cent, interest and a bonus of $50;…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Jordan v. HumphreySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1884
- Adamson v. WigginsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
- Robinson v. BlakerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1902
3Cited by3 opinions
- Hatcher v. Union Trust Co. of MarylandSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1928
- Blackey v. AlexanderSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1923
- Searl v. EarllDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1948