James v. Groff
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from Moniteau Circuit Court. — Hon. Dorsey 17. Shackleford, Judge. (1) The relations were those of natural affection and interest and no undue influence was shown, much less any" actual fraud, and under the evidence the chancellor found against the weight of the testimony and his finding should be reversed with directions. Hamilton v. Armstrong, 120 Mo. 597. (2) Rachel Groff indorsed the notes over to her husband, and Lizzie says her sister wanted him to have them.
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Appeal from Moniteau Circuit Court. — Hon. Dorsey 17. Shackleford, Judge. (1) The relations were those of natural affection and interest and no undue influence was shown, much less any" actual fraud, and under the evidence the chancellor found against the weight of the testimony and his finding should be reversed with directions. Hamilton v. Armstrong, 120 Mo. 597. (2) Rachel Groff indorsed the notes over to her husband, and Lizzie says her sister wanted him to have them. This writing .fairly transfers the notes and by her express assent, within the meaning of sec. 6869, R. S. 1889. (8) In…
1Opinion of the CourtGantt, P. J.
A suit in equity was instituted by plaintiffs to have tbe defendant adjudged a trustee, bolding tbe legal title to three-fourths of tbe northeast quarter of section 8, township 43, range 15, except one-balf acre used as a graveyard, in trust for tbe use and benefit of plaintiffs, and for a partition of said lands among tbe heirs of Rachel Groff, deceased.
Tbe petition avers that on tbe 27th day of October, 1890, Elizabeth James and Rachel Groff, since deceased, and *406then tbe wife of defendant, Josiab H. Groff, were tbe owners in fee simple as tenants in common of tbe lands aforesaid; that on…
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- Hamilton v. ArmstrongSupreme Court of Missouri · 1894
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