Deery v. Hamilton
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Dubuque Circuit Court. Action in chancery to quiet the title to certain lands. There was a decree granting the relief prayed for in the petition. The facts of the case appears in the opinion. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Beck, J. —
Catharine Scully, the executrix of the estate of John Scully, deceased, appointed by will, borrowed of defendant $3,000, which was secured by a conveyance absolute in form, executed by her upon the lands of the decedent, which are involved in this suit. The petition denies that defendant acquired any right under'the deed, and prays that it may be canceled. Defendant makes no claim of title under the instrument, but insists that he holds a valid lien thereunder in the nature of a mortgage, to secure the payment of $3,000 and the interest due thereon. The evidence shows that the…
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