Peirson v. McNeal
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Lenawee; Chester, J. Submitted November 4, 1903. Bill by Harriet A. Peirson, executrix of the last will and ■ testament of Levi R. Peirson, deceased, against Myrtie M. McNeal, Corvis M. Barre, Chauncey F. Cook, and others, to set aside a deed and the assignment of certain mortgages. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtCarpenter, J.
This is a suit in chancery to set aside the transfer of two mortgages from complainant’s testator to the first-named defendant. There is also a claim, .which will be discussed at the conclusion of this opinion, that complainant, in her individual capacity, is entitled to an equitable lien on certain real estate. The original bill was filed by complainant, the widow of said Levi R. Peirson, deceased, in her individual capacity. It sought relief on the ground that the moneys invested in the mortgages belonged to her. Afterwards the will of said Levi R. Peirson, whereby he devised to complainant…
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