McClelland v. Bennett
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. — Hon. Thomas F. Stevenson, Judge. Action to set aside a sheriff’s deed, and quiet title to real ' estate. Decree for plaintiff. Defendant Bennett appeals.—
1Opinion of the CourtWaterman, J.
On March 29, 1895, plaintiff began this action, asking to have a sheriff’s deed of the premises in controversy, which was made to defendant Bennett, set aside, and the title thereto quieted in him. Plaintiff sets up the proceedings in a certain cause, which he styles “Equity Cause No. 4,873,” and claims that in that action his homestead right in said premises was established against one William Wyant, who owned the judgment on which defendant’s title is based. Bennett filed an answer and cross petition. He denies that the land in question, is the homestead of plaintiff; denies that…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Rider v. KelsoSupreme Court of Iowa · 1880
- Jackson v. Centerville, Moravia & Albia Railway Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1884