Thill v. Freiermuth
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Dakota county to set aside a conveyance from Columbus Freiermuth to defendant George Freiermuth and to restrain defendant Gress, as executor of the last will and testament of Columbus Freiermuth, deceased, from selling certain notes and mortgage. The case was tried before Johnson, J., who made findings in favor of plaintiffs. From the order denying their motion for judgment notwithstanding the decision or for a new trial, defendants appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Dibell, C.
Action by certain of the heirs and devisees of Columbus Freiermuth, deceased, against George Freiermuth, a son and one of the devisees of the deceased, and Cliff W. Gress, his executor, to set aside a deed made by the deceased to the defendant Freiermuth. There were findings for the plaintiff. The defendants appeal from an order denying their motion for a new trial.
1. At the trial a witness, the husband of one of the plaintiffs, was permitted to testify to conversations with the deceased. It is urged that this was error. The statute provides that “it shall not be competent for any…
2Cases cited22 opinions
- Conley v. NailorSupreme Court of the United States · 1886
- Schmidt v. SchmidtSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
- Foster v. DearbornSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1892
- In re the Probate of the Will of LaymanSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1889
- Fischer v. SperlSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1905
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3Cited by15 opinions
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- In Re Estate of JenksSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1925
- Dale v. First National Bank of RushmoreSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1929
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