Noonan v. Spear
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to determine' adverse claims to a certain vacant and unoccupied city lot. The answer alleged that defendant was in the actual possession thereof as owner. The facts are stated in the opinion. The case was tried-before John Day Smith, J., who made findings and ordered judgment in favor of defendant Spear. From an order settling the case Steele, J., and from an order granting a new trial, Hale, J., defendant Spear appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHallam, J.
In April, 1910, plaintiff commenced this action to quiet title to real estate. The case was tried in September, 1912, before Judge John Day Smith, and a decision promptly filed in favor of the defendant F. Lindsey Spear. Soon thereafter Judge Smith was taken ill. He never resumed his official duties, and early in May, 1913, resigned. On April 5, 1913, the case was settled by Judge Steele on three days’ order to show cause procured by plaintiff. Defendant Spear did not appear. On May 17, 1913, plaintiff served notice of a motion for a new trial, to be heard May 24. On May 20, defendant Spear…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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