¶1This case is too plain for any extended discussion, or the lengthy review of the authorities. There was no delivery of the deed, that instrument having been fraudulently obtained by Davis. Consequently, no title passed to Davis or those claiming under him. Thei’efore, judgment affirmed.
72 Mo. 291
Taylor v. Davis
Decided October 15, 1880
Supreme Court of Missouri · decided 1880-10-15
' Error to Nodaway Circuit Court. — Hon. H. S-. Kelley, Judge. Plaintiff having contracted for the sale of his land to defendant, Davis, sent a deed properly executed and acknowledged to one Johnson with instructions to deliver the same to Davis, upon the execution by Davis of notes for the purchase money, with a deed of trust upon the land to secure the notes. Before receiving plaintiffs deed Davis sold the land to Shrigley.
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Aeeirmed · Decided 1880-10-15
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