Ferch v. Hiller

Peterson, Justice.

This litigation involves the ownership of the proceeds of the sale of certain land. Plaintiff claims as the purchaser under a contract for deed from one Hodge. Defendant Otto E. Hiller as the administrator of the estate of David L. Hiller asserts title in fee simple under deeds of conveyance from prior owners. Defendant Degnan is the assignee of the defendant Lundquist, whose claims are dependent on those of plaintiff. The parties transferred their rights in the land to the fund.

One Allen Avas the common source of title. In 1920 he mortgaged the premises to one Bicknell for…