McArthur v. Dumaw

This is a bill in chancery to quiet title to a farm consisting of 80 acres located in "Weare township, Oceana county, Michigan. The discovery of oil on the above property is largely responsible for the institution of the present suit.

The essential facts are as follows: Charles F. Dumaw, Sr., the owner of the property died intestate May 2, 1908. He left surviving him his widow and several children. On June 26, 1911, Eugene Shober was appointed administrator of the estate. On January 20,1912, the administrator, pursuant to a license granted by the probate court, mortgaged the premises for $600…