Nelson v. Gjestrum
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Blue Earth county to recover $4,500, the difference between the actual value of certain premises and $12,000, the value as represented by defendants; to recover $396, being the difference between the actual rental value of the premises as they were on December 24, 1905, and $83 per month, the rental value represented by defendant; and to recover $200 damages resulting from defendant’s permitting the premises to be left unoccupied, the…
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Action in the district court for Blue Earth county to recover $4,500, the difference between the actual value of certain premises and $12,000, the value as represented by defendants; to recover $396, being the difference between the actual rental value of the premises as they were on December 24, 1905, and $83 per month, the rental value represented by defendant; and to recover $200 damages resulting from defendant’s permitting the premises to be left unoccupied, the freezing of the heating plant and breaking of pipes and radiators. The substance of the pleadings is stated in the opinion. The…
1Opinion of the CourtHolt, J.
On December 22, 1910, a contract was made between John J. Nelson, husband of plaintiff, whereby said Nelson agreed to exchange a farm of two hundred eleven acres in Nicollet county for a house and lot in Minneapolis owned by defendant. Nelson examined the house and lot before he entered into the contract. It is conceded that he acted for plaintiff in the transaction. A day or two thereafter, and pursuant to the contract, plaintiff conveyed her farm to defendant’s wife, and defendant conveyed the house and lot to plaintiff.
The allegations of the complaint are that the defendant, with intent to…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Stearns v. KennedySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1905
- Reynolds v. FranklinSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
- Redding v. GodwinSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
- Scheerschmidt v. SmithSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1898
- Wallace v. HallowellSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1894
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3Cited by14 opinions
- Lehman v. Hansord Pontiac Co. Inc.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1955
- Olson v. Northern Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1914
- Townsend v. JahrSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1920
- Marion v. MillerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1952
- Nostdal v. MorehartSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1916
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