Thayer v. Knight

Holt, Justice.

Action for specific performance of a contract to convey an interest in land. Defendant Lizzie Knight appeals from the judgment decreeing performance.

The facts are these: On June 10, 1937, Nina M. Freymark, a resident of Chippewa county, a widow with no children, made a will containing certain cash bequests to nephews and nieces, and also disposing of her real estate. On April 8, 1936, on Mrs. Freyrnark’s petition, the probate court of Chippewa county, committed her to the insane hospital at St. Peter for treatment and appointed one Ben Baker her guardian; but on September 27,…