Eastman v. Nelson

PAULSON, Justice.

Margaret Ann Eastman appeals from the judgment of the District Court of Cass County dated May 4, 1981. We affirm.

On March 23, 1973, Margaret Ann Eastman [Margaret] and Brian W. Nelson [Nelson] purchased certain real property in the city of Fargo. Margaret and Nelson acquired the property as tenants in common, and each signed an “Assumption of Indebtedness,” thereby assuming the existing mortgage on the property. The parties took possession of the property, with Nelson and Tom Eastman, Margaret’s husband, engaging in a partnership law practice on the premises. Through…