Thornhill v. Olson
North Dakota Supreme Court
One Havlicheck and wife entered into a written contract' of sale of 400 acres of land, near Minot, to plaintiffs. Eighty acres of Illinois land was to be accepted in part payment. The contract provided for inspection of the Illinois-land. It was reported to be satisfactory. H. and wife then executed to Thorn-hill their warranty deed to the 400 acres and a bill of sale of the personal property thereon, pursuant to the contract.
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One Havlicheck and wife entered into a written contract' of sale of 400 acres of land, near Minot, to plaintiffs. Eighty acres of Illinois land was to be accepted in part payment. The contract provided for inspection of the Illinois-land. It was reported to be satisfactory. H. and wife then executed to Thorn-hill their warranty deed to the 400 acres and a bill of sale of the personal property thereon, pursuant to the contract. Plaintiffs executed their deed to' the Illinois land. All deeds, bill of sale, and the preliminary contract of sale, accompanied by a written escrow agreement, were…
1Opinion of the Court
Goss, I.
The complaint is in the usual form of an action to quiet title, alleging plaintiffs to be the owners in fee of the 400 acres involved. The relief sought is confirmation of title in plaintiffs and possession, and $2,000 for use and occupancy, and general equitable relief. The answer claims title in defendant and demands a dismissal. A jury was used and a general verdict was found for plaintiffs. In addition thereto the court filed findings and conclusions. Judgment was rendered in the plaintiffs’ favor quieting title in them to the land, and awarding them judgment in the sum of $750…
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