Evans v. Slagle

Hilton, J cstice.

This is an appeal from an order of the district court of Hennepin county canceling a contract for a deed.

June 12, 1923, the appellant and his wife, Mrs. Slagle, mortgaged the real estate in question. February 11, 1929, the mortgage was foreclosed. The property at that time was worth $12,000; the amount required to redeem was $3,500.

Prior to the hearing in this case Mrs. Slagle had commenced three separate actions to obtain a divorce from the appellant. [Respondent, Evans, acted as her attorney. February 6, 1930, she confessed judgment in his favor. February 10, 1930, he…