Romain v. Lewis

The land for which Lewis brought ejectment appears to have been Normal School land, and was first purchased of the State by Eugene Smith in December, 1853. The price was $160, and credit was given by the State for $120, which Smith was at liberty to pay at any time, but until payment was made, was required to pay interest at seven per centum annually.

In January, 1875, the land was again sold by the State to Lewis, upon the assumption that the original certificate of purchase had been forfeited by non-payment of interest. July 7, 1875, a patent was executed and delivered to Lewis. Eomain had…