Legal Opinion

McVicker v. Kneeland

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided May 31, 1917No. Docket No. 116Published

Appeal from Gratiot; Searl, J. Bill by George McVicker and another against Frank G. Kneeland and others to remove a cloud upon the title to land. From a decree for plaintiffs, defendants appeal.

1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.

The bill of complaint in this case was filed in March, 1915, for the purpose of removing a cloud upon title to a piece of real estate. From a decree in favor of the plaintiffs the case is brought here by appeal.

It is averred in the bill of complaint that the plaintiffs are the owners in fee and in possession of certain lands, to which they acquired title on the 12th day of May, 1914, by warranty deed from Frederick W. Hooper and his wife; that Frederick W. Hooper purchased said land on the 2d day of August, 1893, from Bert Woodward and wife, who were the owners of valid tax titles against…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Cleland v. CasgrainMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
  2. Schneider v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1904
  3. Flint Land Co. v. FochtmanMichigan Supreme Court · 1905
  4. Pence v. MillerMichigan Supreme Court · 1905
  5. Carmell v. ParrMichigan Supreme Court · 1910

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