Jackson v. Cleveland
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal in Chancery from Lenawee Circuit. This was a bill filed by complainants as heirs at law of Jacob Jackson, deceased, to obtain a re - conveyance of certain premises conveyed by said Jackson, in his life time, to Joseph H. Cleveland, and by him conveyed to other defendants. The bill was dismissed, on the hearing.
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Appeal in Chancery from Lenawee Circuit. This was a bill filed by complainants as heirs at law of Jacob Jackson, deceased, to obtain a re - conveyance of certain premises conveyed by said Jackson, in his life time, to Joseph H. Cleveland, and by him conveyed to other defendants. The bill was dismissed, on the hearing. The facts are stated in the opinion. 1. The evidence shows, beyond any fair controversy, that Jackson, for his own convenience, use and benefit, made the deed to Cleveland, and that no gift or benefit to Cleveland was intended. And if oral declarations are admissible, it is…
1Opinion of the Court
Campbell J.
Complainants file their bill as heirs at law of Jacob Jackson,. deceased, to obtain a reconveyance, of certain lands conveyed by Jackson and wife to Joseph H. Cleveland, and by him subsequently conveyed to defendant, James H. Williams, who gave back a purchase money mortgage which, with the negotiable promissory note accompanying the same, was assigned before maturity to the other defendants, Wheeler & Bros. The bill claims that the deed was made under a sej)aration arrangement between Jackson and his wife, and without any communication with Cleveland, upon the expectation that…
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