Brennan v. Finn
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Mayne (Frederick W.), J., presiding. Bill by Edward Brennan against Matthew Finn to have a deed construed to be a mortgage, and for an accounting. From a decree for plaintiff, both parties appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtClark, J.
To secure a loan of $100, plaintiff conveyed certain land to defendant. The conveyance was in the form of a warranty deed. Shortly thereafter another loan was made to plaintiff by defendant on said security. Later, to redeem the property from sale on execution and to pay taxes, defendant advanced upwards of $2,000, and claims that the said deed given as security was then returned to plaintiff and by him then delivered to defendant as a deed. Plaintiff claims there was no such change in the character of the instrument and filed this bill offering to pay the amount found to be due, seeking an…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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