Union Coal Mining Co. v. McAdam
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Wapello District Court. Action in Chancery to enforce the specific performance of a contract to convey certain land. There was a decree granting the relief prayed for in plaintiff’s petition. Defendants appeal. The facts of the case, so far as they are involved in points of law ruled by the court, appear in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtReck, J.
— The petition charges that, in 1869, defendant James McAdam, entered into a written contract to convey to plaintiff a certain small tract of land situate adjacent to the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad, and a right of way over certain lands for a tram road to a coal mine. The land, as well as the right of way, was for the use of plaintiff in the prosecution of its business of mining coal. In payment for the property, plaintiff was to issue to defendant 'its stock to the amount of $1,000. Plaintiff, in performance of its 'obligation, issued to defendant the stock and has been in…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Presser v. HildenbrandSupreme Court of Iowa · 1867
- Leach v. ForneySupreme Court of Iowa · 1866
3Cited by3 opinions
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- Venator v. SwensonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1896
- Hallock v. HughesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1876