Hernandez v. Prieto

This is an action in equity brought by respondent against appellant in the circuit court of Jackson County, Missouri, for a decree declaring that appellant holds the legal title to certain real estate for the use and benefit of respondent, determining title and ordering partition. The trial court entered a decree for respondent and appellant has duly appealed.

Appellant and respondent were married on April 4, 1924, and they are both Mexicans. On March 17, 1925, the appellant entered into a “Contract for Deed” with John Swanson and Selma Swanson for the sale and purchase of property at 2316…