Holdorf v. Holdorf
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Pottmoattaonie District Court. — J. B. Rockafellow, Judge. Action at law to recover the possession of personal property. The court having sustained a demurrer to defendant’s answer, she elected to stand on her pleading, and from the judgment entered against her, she appeals.-
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
In his petition, the plaintiff claims the possession of certain farm implements -and live stock, under a bill of sale^made to him by the defendant’s husband, who is the son of plaintiff.
In her answer, the defendant alleges that, in March, 1916, she was living with her husband at their home in said county; that the property now in controversy was then held and owned by him, and was exempt from execution under the statutes of this state; that, on or about the date named, her husband deserted her and the infant child of their marriage, and removed to Colorado, leaving her in the possession and…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Carthan v. LangSupreme Court of Iowa · 1886
- Rawson & Rice v. SpanglerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1883
3Cited by2 opinions
- Holdorf v. HoldorfSupreme Court of Iowa · 1924
- Brayman v. BraymanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1933