Risch v. Jensen
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action of ejectment in the district court for Watonwan county. The case was tried before Lorin Cray, J., who found in favor of plaintiff. From an order denying a motion for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtDouglas, J.
This is an action of ejectment, brought by respondent to recover possession of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 34, township 106, range 31, now situated in Watonwan county. Appellant, in his answer, alleges ownership acquired under and by virtue of a warranty deed executed by one Frank Fowler in 1887, and that he immediately went into possession of said premises, and has since paid taxes thereon, and made divers improvements in good, faith, without knowledge of the pretended rights of the respondent. By proof offered *108upon the trial under proper allegations contained…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- St. Paul Division No. 1 v. BrownSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1866
- Russell v. H. C. Akeley Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
- Marcotte v. HartmanSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Lindquist v. AgreSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1923