¶1Nothing is better settled than the rule which precludes a party from proving that he misunderstood the legal effect of a written contract, which has been duly executed and delivered by him, where there is no allegation of fraud by which he was misled or deceived. Exceptions overruled.
75 Mass. 363
Winslow v. Driskell
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided October 15, 1857
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · decided 1857-10-15
Writ of entry to. recover a life estate in the premises described in the writ. Trial before Thomas, J., who signed the following bill of exceptions: “ The demandant produced a lease of the premises made to her by the tenant for and during the term of her natural life; and proved its execution.
Decided 1857-10-15