De Laurier v. Stilson
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Todd county to determine adverse claims to certain real estate. ' After the death of defendant, Lucy J. Stilson, the executors of her last will and testament were substituted as defendants.
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Action in the district court for Todd county to determine adverse claims to certain real estate. ' After the death of defendant, Lucy J. Stilson, the executors of her last will and testament were substituted as defendants. The case was tried before Taylor, J., who made findings and as conclusion of law found that Lucy J. Stilson died seized in fee of the real estate in question, subject only to the lien of plaintiff for taxes thereon for four successive years, and that the property be sold to satisfy the amount due upon this lien. From an order denying plaintiff’s motion for a new trial, he…
1Opinion of the CourtBunn, J.
This action was to determine adverse claims to land in Todd county described in the complaint. Plaintiff alleged that he was the owner in fee and entitled to the possession of the lands, which were vacant and unoccupied, and that defendants claimed an estate and interest therein adverse to plaintiff, and asked judgment that plaintiff was such owner and that defendants’ claims be adjudged void. Defendant Lucy J. Stilson answered, alleging ownership in herself, denying that plaintiff had any interest, and demanding judgment accordingly. On the trial plaintiff relied on a tax title. The court…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Gilfillan v. HobartSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1886
- Lawton v. BarkerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1908
- Slocum v. McLarenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1909
- Hinkel v. KruegerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
3Cited by5 opinions
- Culligan v. Cosmopolitan Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1914
- Helmer v. Shevlin-Mathieu Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1915
- King v. BoettcherNebraska Supreme Court · 1914
- Telford v. McGillisSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1915
- State v. ChildSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1951