Prouty v. Clark
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Jones District Court — Hon. James D. Gteeen, J ndge. This is an action in equity by which the plaintiff seeks to establish a vendor’s lien for purchase-money against certain real estate. There was a demurrer to the petition, which was sustained. Plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRothrock, J.
It appears from the averments of the petition that one Yerrian was formerly owner of the land upon which it is sought to establish the lieu. Plaintiff purchased the land of Terrian, and received a warranty deed therefor. The deed was not recorded. On the éth day of November, 1883, the plaintiff sold the land to the defendant Young, and by agreement between all the parties, and to save expense, Yerrian and wife made their warranty deed to Young; it being understood by all the parties that said deed would vest in Young all of the right, title and interest of the plaintiff in said land;…
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