McLaughlin v. Betcher
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action of ejectment in the district court for Wabasha county by plaintiff, as executor of the estate of William E. Wording, deceased. The case was tried before Snow, J., who found that defendant Betcher was the owner of the premises and as conclusion of law directed that the action be dismissed. From a judgment of dismissal entered pursuant to the findings, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
Action in ejectment. Defendant Betcher had judgment in the court below, and plaintiff appeals.
The facts are as follows: In' 1862 the United States, by patent, conveyed the land in controversy to one Mary Frenier, and the patent wsis duly recorded. In 1868 she conveyed the land to Brosseau and Grant, but the deed was never recorded. In 187B she executed a power of attorney to one Shillock, authorizing and empowering him to sell and convey the land for her, and under which, but after her death, Shillock conveyed the land to Mattie E. Nicholson. The deed and power of attorney were both recorded.…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Godfrey v. New York Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1897
- Ogden v. BallSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1889
- McLaughlin v. NicholsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1897
- Sather v. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1889
- Nininger v. BanningSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1862
3Cited by1 opinion
- Koppang v. SteenersonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1907