Emonds v. Termehr
Supreme Court of Iowa
Apjyealfrom Johnson District Gowt. Action in Equity. Tbe relief asked is that the plaintiff recovertjudgment against tbé defendant, Termehr, and that a conveyance of real estate to the defendant, Goetz, be set aside as fraudulent, or that an equitable lien be established tliereon in favor of the plaintiff, and that the premises be sold to satisfy such lien. The court denied the relief asked and dismissed the petition. The plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Seevers, Ch. J.
The material facts are that in 1875 the defendant, Termehr, was Superioress of the Sisters of St. Francis Convent, consisting of herself and thirty other Sisters, then located in Germany.
The Sisters aforesaid came to Iowa City with the intention *93of establishing and maintaining a convent at that place, and there devote themselves to the education of the youth, and the care of the sick members of the Catholic Church. The plaintiff was at that time, and now is, a member of said church and “Parish Priest” thereof. Certain real estate was purchased for the purpose aforesaid of the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Cavender v. SmithSupreme Court of Iowa · 1859
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- Haldeman v. AddisonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1936