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Willis v. Sweet
49 Wis. 505
Wis.
1880
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LyoN, J.

Beyond all question the- complaint states a cause of action in equity. It states a cause of action under the statute (R. S., 822, sec. 3186); and independently of the statute it states facts constituting a cause of action quia timet/ and courts of equity have inherent jurisdiction of such actions. *507Pier v. Fond du Lac, 38 Wis., 470. Under the averments of the complaint, the plaintiffs have not parted with their title to the land, and the recorded conveyance is a cloud upon their title, which, without regard to any other remedy they may have, they are entitled to have removed. This a court of equity alone can do.

By the Court.— Judgment reversed, and the cause remanded for further proceedings according to law.

Case Details

Case Name: Willis v. Sweet
Court Name: Wisconsin Supreme Court
Date Published: May 27, 1880
Citation: 49 Wis. 505
Court Abbreviation: Wis.
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