Steel v. Long
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from, Dallas District Court. — Hon. J. H. Apple-gate, Judge. Plaintiff states as his cause of action that he is the owner of the southeast quarter of section 26-81-27, Dallas county; that he derives his title through Pliny T. Sexton by virtue of a purchase under a contract in writing set out; that upon the execution of said contract he went, and has ever since remained, in possession of said land thereunder; that he has performed all the conditions thereof, and has…
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Appeal from, Dallas District Court. — Hon. J. H. Apple-gate, Judge. Plaintiff states as his cause of action that he is the owner of the southeast quarter of section 26-81-27, Dallas county; that he derives his title through Pliny T. Sexton by virtue of a purchase under a contract in writing set out; that upon the execution of said contract he went, and has ever since remained, in possession of said land thereunder; that he has performed all the conditions thereof, and has been ready and willing to perform the same, and that no¡ forfeiture of said contract has been made or declared by said…
1Opinion of the CourtGiven, J.
*441 *43I. We first inquire as to plaintiff’s claim of ownership or interest in the land. His rights, *44if he has any, rest upon the admitted written ‘contract with Sexton, under which the plaintiff took and held possession, of the land, and made certain payments thereon. There is .a dispute as to the amount of the payments, and whether they covered the payment due March 1,1893; 'but this is immaterial, as it does appear that plaintiff failed to make later payments of purchase money when due, and pay taxes •before delinquent. There is also a dispute as to whether plaintiff withheld payment because of…
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