Pedley v. Freemen
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Cerro Gordo District Court.— Hon. Clifford P. Smith, Judge. Action in equity to rescind contract for the sale of land and to recover payment advanced upon such purchase. There was a decree as prayed and defendant appeals.—
1Opinion of the Court
Weaver, J.—
It is shown without dispute that the parties entered into a written contract for the sale by defendant to plaintiff of a tract of land in Cerro Gordo county, Iowa. There was some snow on the land at the time, and plaintiff was not acquainted with the character or quality of the soil, except as he was able to note it under the then existing conditions. He paid $1,000 at or near the date of the contract, and went into possession, retaining it during the season of 1903. At or near the close of the year plaintiff refused to proceed further with his contract, and defendant on March 1,…
2Cited by13 opinions
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