Mason v. Fichner
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to determine adverse claims to a certain city lot. The substance of the pleadings is given in the opinion. The case was tried before Dickson, J., who made findings and conclusions of law as set out on page 189, infra. Plaintiff’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial was denied. From the order denying his motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
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Action in the district court for Ramsey county to determine adverse claims to a certain city lot. The substance of the pleadings is given in the opinion. The case was tried before Dickson, J., who made findings and conclusions of law as set out on page 189, infra. Plaintiff’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial was denied. From the order denying his motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed. Affirmed as to the Northwestern Trust Company and as to the Minnesota Investment Company. Reversed as to Olive R. Fichner, and a new trial granted upon the sole issue as to…
1Opinion of the CourtPhilip E. Brown, J.
The plaintiff, being in possession of the real property in controversy, brought this action, under R. L. 1905, § 4424, to determine adverse claims. The complaint was in the usual form. It alleged that the plaintiff was in possession of the property, that the defendants claimed title thereto, liens thereon and interests therein, and demanded judgment adjudging his ownership of the property, and that the defendants had no title thereto, liens thereon, or interest therein.
The defendant Eichner answered separately, admitting that the plaintiff resided on the premises, hut alleging that such…
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