Legal Opinion

Shepardson v. Stevens

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided November 1, 1889PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Appeal from Macomb. (Canfield, J.) Bill to set aside a deed and for a reconveyance of the property. Complainant appeals from decree dismissing bill. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtSherwood, C. J.

The bill in this case is filed for the purpose of obtaining a decree setting aside a deed made by complainant to the defendant of 120 acres of land lying in the township of Armada, in the county of Macomb, and being a farm upon which complainant had made his home for more than thirty years. The consid*258©ration stated in the deed is the sum of $6,000, but which was in fact to be the maintenance and support of the complainant upon his farm for and during his natural life by the defendant. The conveyance was made June 8, 1886.

The defendant appeared and answered the bill, and the cause was heard on…

2Cited by4 opinions

  1. De Atley v. StreitMontana Supreme Court · 1928
  2. Hegge v. HeggeSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1921
  3. Kramer v. MericleSupreme Court of Iowa · 1923
  4. Clark v. GustinMichigan Supreme Court · 1913

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