State v. Towner County

There is no dispute as to the facts in this case. The land involved herein is part of the permanent school fund of the state of North Dakota created by the United States grants and otherwise; and the state of North Dakota is, and at the time of the commencement of this action was, the owner in fee of said land. In November, 1919, the board of university and school lands sold this land to J. E. Thomas, the purchase price being $6,400.00. The purchaser paid $1,280.00 on the purchase price at the time of sale and agreed to pay the remainder in four equal payments, with interest at 6%, but…