Foster v. City of Duluth
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action of ejectment in the district court for St. Louis county. The case was tried before Dibell, J., who made findings and ordered judgment in favor of defendant. From an order denying plaintiff’s motion for a new trial, he appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtNunn, J.
This is an action in ejectment to recover the possession of eight lots in Duluth. The complaint alleged that plaintiff was the owner in fee, and. that defendant was wrongfully in possession. The answer denied that plaintiff was the owner, admitted defendant’s possession, and alleged that defendant was the owner in fee of the property. The trial resulted in a decision in favor of defendant, and plaintiff appealed from an order denying a new trial.
The ultimate question involved is whether plaintiff or defendant is the owner of the property. The facts are as follows: Prior to July 17, 1905,…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- County of Chicago v. St. Paul & Duluth RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1880
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