Meech v. Lee
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Berrien. (O’Hara, J.) Bill to set aside certain mortgages. Complainant appeals. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtChamplin, C. J.
Frances E. Meech filed her bill of complaint against Philo D. Beckwith to compel the delivery up and cancellation of two notes and mortgages, which she claims were procured from her under circumstances which amounted to duress, and which should also be declared void on grounds of public policy.
She alleges that she is the widow of Stephen H. Meech, who died several years ago; that she is 69 years of age, and is infirm from age; that her husband, at the time of his death, was the owner and seised of certain real estate, a portion of which constituted the family homestead; that she has been…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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