10 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1956–2014 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by New Mexico courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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Marks v. City of Tucumcarigreen2 sentences2014By application of the doctrine of equitable conversion, the [purchaser] is treated as the owner of the land and holds an interest in real estate.” Maries v. City of Tucumcari, 1979-NMSC-045 , ¶ 5, 93 N.M. 4 , 595 P.2d 1199 ; see MGIC Mortg. 2014By application of the doctrine of equitable conversion, the [purchaser] is treated as the owner of the land and holds an interest in real estate.” Maries v. City of Tucumcari, 1979-NMSC-045 , ¶ 5, 93 N.M. 4 , 595 P.2d 1199 ; see MGIC Mortg. | 2 | 6 |
Gregg v. Gardnergreen2 sentences1982The vendor, before payment, holds the title as trustee for security only. [Citations omitted.] We applied the Mesich reasoning in Gregg v. Gardner, 73 N.M. 347, 359 , 388 P.2d 68, 77 (1963), in which we stated that “in equity a contract for sale of real estate results in the purchaser acquiring an equitable interest in the land * * * through application of the doctrine of equitable conversion.” See also Hobbs Municipal School District v. Knowles Development Co., 94 N.M. 3 , 606 P.2d 541 (1980) (interest acquired by purchaser under executory contract for sale of land is real estate and subject 1982The vendor, before payment, holds the title as trustee for security only. [Citations omitted.] We applied the Mesich reasoning in Gregg v. Gardner, 73 N.M. 347, 359 , 388 P.2d 68, 77 (1963), in which we stated that “in equity a contract for sale of real estate results in the purchaser acquiring an equitable interest in the land * * * through application of the doctrine of equitable conversion.” See also Hobbs Municipal School District v. Knowles Development Co., 94 N.M. 3 , 606 P.2d 541 (1980) (interest acquired by purchaser under executory contract for sale of land is real estate and subject | 2 | 5 |
Mesich v. Board of County Com'rs of McKinley Co.green2 sentences1982In Mesich v. Board of County Commissioners, 46 N.M. 412, 416-17 , 129 P.2d 974, 976 (1942), this Court discussed the equitable doctrine: In law the effect of a contract whereby the owner agrees to sell and another agrees to purchase a designated tract of land, the vendor remains the owner of the legal title to the land; he holds the legal title * * * But, in equity the vendee is held to have acquired the property in the land and-the vendor as having acquired the property in the price of it. 1982In Mesich v. Board of County Commissioners, 46 N.M. 412, 416-17 , 129 P.2d 974, 976 (1942), this Court discussed the equitable doctrine: In law the effect of a contract whereby the owner agrees to sell and another agrees to purchase a designated tract of land, the vendor remains the owner of the legal title to the land; he holds the legal title * * * But, in equity the vendee is held to have acquired the property in the land and-the vendor as having acquired the property in the price of it. | 1 | 1 |
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MGIC Mortgage Corp. v. Bowen
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2 sentences2014Corp. v. Bowen, 1977-NMSC-108 , ¶¶ 4-6, 91 N.M. 200 , 572 P.2d 547 (recognizing that a purchaser, under a real estate contract, holds an equitable interest); Gregg v. Gardner, 1963-NMSC-223 , ¶ 31, 73 N.M. 347 , 388 P.2d 68 (“It is equally clear from our decisions that in equity a contract for sale of real estate results in the purchaser acquiring an equitable interest in the land which he may devise by will[.]”); Mesich v. Bd. of Cnty. 2014Corp. v. Bowen, 1977-NMSC-108 , ¶¶ 4-6, 91 N.M. 200 , 572 P.2d 547 (recognizing that a purchaser, under a real estate contract, holds an equitable interest); Gregg v. Gardner, 1963-NMSC-223 , ¶ 31, 73 N.M. 347 , 388 P.2d 68 (“It is equally clear from our decisions that in equity a contract for sale of real estate results in the purchaser acquiring an equitable interest in the land which he may devise by will[.]”); Mesich v. Bd. of Cnty. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
Toledo Society for Crippled Children v. Hickok
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2 sentences1956Toledo Soc. for Crippled Children v. Hickok, 1953, 152 Tex. 578 , 261 S.W.2d 692 , 43 A.L.R.2d 553 . 1956Toledo Soc. for Crippled Children v. Hickok, 1953, 152 Tex. 578 , 261 S.W.2d 692 , 43 A.L.R.2d 553 . | 2 | 1956–1956 |
Hobbs Municipal School District No. 16 v. Knowles Development Co.
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2 sentences1982The vendor, before payment, holds the title as trustee for security only. [Citations omitted.] We applied the Mesich reasoning in Gregg v. Gardner, 73 N.M. 347, 359 , 388 P.2d 68, 77 (1963), in which we stated that “in equity a contract for sale of real estate results in the purchaser acquiring an equitable interest in the land * * * through application of the doctrine of equitable conversion.” See also Hobbs Municipal School District v. Knowles Development Co., 94 N.M. 3 , 606 P.2d 541 (1980) (interest acquired by purchaser under executory contract for sale of land is real estate and subject 1982The vendor, before payment, holds the title as trustee for security only. [Citations omitted.] We applied the Mesich reasoning in Gregg v. Gardner, 73 N.M. 347, 359 , 388 P.2d 68, 77 (1963), in which we stated that “in equity a contract for sale of real estate results in the purchaser acquiring an equitable interest in the land * * * through application of the doctrine of equitable conversion.” See also Hobbs Municipal School District v. Knowles Development Co., 94 N.M. 3 , 606 P.2d 541 (1980) (interest acquired by purchaser under executory contract for sale of land is real estate and subject | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Trickey v. Zumwalt
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2 sentences1982The vendor, before payment, holds the title as trustee for security only. [Citations omitted.] We applied the Mesich reasoning in Gregg v. Gardner, 73 N.M. 347, 359 , 388 P.2d 68, 77 (1963), in which we stated that “in equity a contract for sale of real estate results in the purchaser acquiring an equitable interest in the land * * * through application of the doctrine of equitable conversion.” See also Hobbs Municipal School District v. Knowles Development Co., 94 N.M. 3 , 606 P.2d 541 (1980) (interest acquired by purchaser under executory contract for sale of land is real estate and subject 1982The vendor, before payment, holds the title as trustee for security only. [Citations omitted.] We applied the Mesich reasoning in Gregg v. Gardner, 73 N.M. 347, 359 , 388 P.2d 68, 77 (1963), in which we stated that “in equity a contract for sale of real estate results in the purchaser acquiring an equitable interest in the land * * * through application of the doctrine of equitable conversion.” See also Hobbs Municipal School District v. Knowles Development Co., 94 N.M. 3 , 606 P.2d 541 (1980) (interest acquired by purchaser under executory contract for sale of land is real estate and subject | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Keirsey v. Hirsch
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2 sentences1982The vendor, before payment, holds the title as trustee for security only. [Citations omitted.] We applied the Mesich reasoning in Gregg v. Gardner, 73 N.M. 347, 359 , 388 P.2d 68, 77 (1963), in which we stated that “in equity a contract for sale of real estate results in the purchaser acquiring an equitable interest in the land * * * through application of the doctrine of equitable conversion.” See also Hobbs Municipal School District v. Knowles Development Co., 94 N.M. 3 , 606 P.2d 541 (1980) (interest acquired by purchaser under executory contract for sale of land is real estate and subject 1982The vendor, before payment, holds the title as trustee for security only. [Citations omitted.] We applied the Mesich reasoning in Gregg v. Gardner, 73 N.M. 347, 359 , 388 P.2d 68, 77 (1963), in which we stated that “in equity a contract for sale of real estate results in the purchaser acquiring an equitable interest in the land * * * through application of the doctrine of equitable conversion.” See also Hobbs Municipal School District v. Knowles Development Co., 94 N.M. 3 , 606 P.2d 541 (1980) (interest acquired by purchaser under executory contract for sale of land is real estate and subject | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Eddington v. Turner
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2 sentences1963Through the doctrine of equitable conversion, her interest is considered as personalty. 19 Am.Jur. 11, Equitable Conversion, § 11; Eddington v. Turner, 27 Del.Ch. 411 , 38 A.2d 738 , 155 A.L.R. 562 ; see note in 65 A.L.R. 632 . 1963Through the doctrine of equitable conversion, her interest is considered as personalty. 19 Am.Jur. 11, Equitable Conversion, § 11; Eddington v. Turner, 27 Del.Ch. 411 , 38 A.2d 738 , 155 A.L.R. 562 ; see note in 65 A.L.R. 632 . | 1 | 1963–1963 |
Treadwell v. Henderson
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2 sentences1963In Treadwell v. Henderson, 58 N.M. 230 , 269 P.2d 1108 , it was explained that this results through application of the doctrine of equitable conversion. 1963In Treadwell v. Henderson, 58 N.M. 230 , 269 P.2d 1108 , it was explained that this results through application of the doctrine of equitable conversion. | 1 | 1963–1963 |
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