St. Paul Mercury Indemnity Co. v. Lyell

Thomas Gallagher, Justice.

This is a proceeding by the St. Paul Mercury Indemnity Company, as applicant, to register title to certain real estate in Roseau county. Defendant Henry E. Hansen contested the company’s right to register the title. The matter was tried by the court, which made findings and entered a decree adjudging applicant the owner in fee of said real estate, and that Hansen had no interest therein. From an order denying his motion for a new trial, Hansen appealed.

Prior to December 5, 1938, the real estate involved was owned by one John T. Lyell and used by him for the…