Legal Opinion

Thompson v. Marley

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided November 20, 1894PublishedCited by 8 opinions

Appeal from Mackinac. (Adams, J.) Bill to set aside a deed, and to declare a trust under a prior deed. Complainants appeal. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.

This cause was heard below on bill and general demurrer, and the demurrer there sustained, and bill dismissed.

The bill alleges, substantially, that all the parties to the cause are the children and heirs at law of Michael Marley, deceased, who died June 22, 1893; that on September 15, 1891, Michael Marley conveyed the premises in controversy here to his daughter Felicia Marley, by warranty deed, without any consideration, and with the understanding that said property should be held in trust by her, to be distributed after his death between herself and the other children and heirs at law of…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Siemon v. . SchurckNew York Court of Appeals · 1864
  2. Randall v. ConstansSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1885
  3. Wentworth v. WentworthSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1858
  4. Bigelow v. SanfordMichigan Supreme Court · 1894

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Stephenson v. GoldenMichigan Supreme Court · 1937
  2. Ludington v. PattonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1901
  3. Sheldon v. CarrMichigan Supreme Court · 1905
  4. Churchill v. HoweMichigan Supreme Court · 1914
  5. Trippensee v. RiceMichigan Supreme Court · 1945

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