Connelly v. Sheridan
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Appeal by. defendant from a judgment of the district court for Dakota county, where the. action was tried by Crosby, J., without a jury.
1Opinion of the CourtCollins, J.
This is an action of ejectment. The appellant contends that the findings of fact do not justify the conclusion of law. These facts appear as follows: On November 7, 1873, the tract of land in dispute was conveyed by its then owner to one Eose Sheridan, in consideration of the sum of $400, which sum was wholly paid by the defendant, James Sheridan. The conveyance was so made upon a verbal agreement between said Eose and said James that the former should hold the title to said land in trust for her minor son, Henry Sheridan, and for his use and benefit; that said Henry had no knowledge of said…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Siemon v. . SchurckNew York Court of Appeals · 1864
- Randall v. ConstansSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1885
3Cited by5 opinions
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