Amland v. Grose

1 Reported in 296 N.W. 170. In this action to set aside a deed plaintiff was successful. Defendants, dissatisfied, appeal.

Plaintiff, Mathilda Amland, is the widow of Thomas Amland, who died April 29, 1938. Prior to their marriage in 1927, each had a previous spouse and children, now adults, by them. During his lifetime Amland dealt in real estate. Plaintiff owned some property, and her husband performed some acts in connection with it; but, in general, there was not any commingling of property. Each relinquished any right to share in the other's estate.

In April, 1935, Amland negotiated with…