Huff v. Laclede Land & Improvement Co.
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from Reynolds Circuit Court. — Hon. J. F. Oreen, Judge. My contention is that the petition does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action under section 650, or any other section of the Revised Statutes.
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Appeal from Reynolds Circuit Court. — Hon. J. F. Oreen, Judge. My contention is that the petition does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action under section 650, or any other section of the Revised Statutes. The pleader has copied a part of said section, but if he had copied it all, he would not have stated a cause of action, for section 651, provides that, “The institution, prosecution, trial and determination of suits under this act shall conform in all respects to the provisions of the code of civil procedure.” Section 592,. of the Revised Statutes, provides what a…
1Opinion of the CourtYalliant, J.
Suit to quiet title under the Act of March 15, 1897.
The petition, omitting caption, is:
“Plaintiff states and avers that the defendant, the La-clede Land and Improvement Company is a corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Missouri. That defendant, Robert L. Lindsay, is the trustee in a deed of trust, in which deed of trust the other defendant, Bank of America of New York, is the beneficiary. Plaintiff for his cause of action against the defendants, states and avers} that he is the owner in fee simple and claims that title to the fol- • lowing real estate, lying,…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Northcutt v. EagerSupreme Court of Missouri · 1896
- Webb v. DonaldsonSupreme Court of Missouri · 1875
3Cited by19 opinions
- Graton v. Holliday-Klotz Land & Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1905
- Bailey v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Missouri · 1959
- Chouteau v. City of St. LouisSupreme Court of Missouri · 1932
- State ex rel. Bernero v. McQuillinSupreme Court of Missouri · 1912
- Gage v. CantwellSupreme Court of Missouri · 1905
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