Kladivo v. Gaines
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Linn District Court. — Milo P. Smith, Judge. Action in equity to reform a written contract for the sale of real estate. Decree entered in favor of plaintiff, and the defendant appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtFaville, J.
The appellee was the owner of 160 acres of land in Linn County, which he sold through an agent to the appellant at the agreed price of $20,000. The agent drew a written contract, which was signed by the parties. The appellee claims that the contract was in error in two respects: First, that the real estate was not correctly described in the contract; and secondly, that the contract was in error in describing the mortgage that was to be assumed by the purchaser. It is conceded by the appellant that the land was incorrectly described in the contract. The only question for our consideration is…
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