Reek v. Reek

Plaintiffs appeal from the order denying a new trial, after a verdict finding that there had been no undue influence or duress exercised by defendants Edward Reek and his wife in obtaining the deed sought to be annulled in this action.

Wilhelm Reek and his wife, defendant Louisa Reek, were pioneer settlers in Renville county. They were thrifty and acquired lands. Three sons and two daughters grew to maturity in the home. One ’daughter is now dead, but her two daughters join in this action as plaintiffs with the two oldest sons, Albert and William, and the other daughter, Mrs. Fredrickson,…