Way v. Council
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from, Tama Circuit Court. — How. 0. Hedges, Judge. This is an action in equity by which the plaintiff seeks to set aside and vacate certain deeds,' and a mortgage upon real estate, and to procure a decree quieting the title to the property in the plaintiff. There was a decree in the court below for the plaintiff, and the defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtRothrock, J.
— The plaintiff ■ was formerly the undisputed owner of the property in controversy. It *742consisted of a lot upon which, there is a store building in the village of Montour. About March 1, 1886, the defendant Jane Council, and one Tyner, made their appearance at Montour. Their business was to sell territorial rights to a patented washing-machine. It appears that the plaintiff had some previous knowledge of Tyner. He had been living near the village for some time. The plaintiff had a stock of merchandise in his store building, and Tyner and the woman Council commenced negotiations with plaintiff…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Haven v. KramerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1875
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