Legal Opinion
Watson v. . Owen
Mississippi Supreme Court
Decided April 19, 1926No. 25606PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHolden, P. J.
The suit is in chancery to reform a certain written instrument, and for the specific performance of same after reformation, and for general and special relief. From a decree denying- the relief sought and dismissing the bill, this appeal comes here.
The instrument sought to be reformed and enforced is in the following- language:
“May 1, 1889.
“We, J. W. Manning, Wheeler Watson, H. D. Watson & Mrs. Tennie T. Owen agree to divide equally among ourselves any money that may come to the estate of our father, Asa Watson, and share equally any expense that is incurred in the collection of said money.
“J.…
2Cases cited27 opinions
- Hearne v. Marine InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1874
- Stockbridge Iron Co. v. Hudson Iron Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1871
- Meacham v. GrahamTennessee Supreme Court · 1897
- Finishing & Warehouse Co. v. OzmentSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1903
- Travelers' Insurance v. HendersonCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1895
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3Cited by8 opinions
- Frierson v. SheppardMississippi Supreme Court · 1947
- American Alliance Ins. v. AlfordMississippi Supreme Court · 1957
- Rogers v. ClaytonMississippi Supreme Court · 1928
- Turner v. TurnerMississippi Supreme Court · 1961
- J. Edgar Stevens v. Illinois Central Railroad CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1956
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