Johnson v. Madson

Taylor, C.

The defendants Madson are husband and wife, and Mrs. Madson is a daughter of the plaintiff. The other parties named as defendants are not parties to this appeal nor concerned in the matters in controversy; and the term defendant as usecl herein will designate defendant Martin A. Madson.

In April, 1921, defendant purchased a house and lot in the city of Minneapolis subject to a mortgage of $2,500, and he and his wife thereafter occupied it as their home. Plaintiff furnished him $1,500 toward making .the purchase. A week or two later plaintiff and defendant executed a contract…