Henrichsen v. Hodgen

This was a bill in equity, filed by Samuel P. Hodgen, on the 24th of July, 1867, for partition of two certain 40 acre tracts and one 10 acre tract of land, of which, as claimed, one Josiah Bradshaw died seized in fee. The partition was sought as between Hodgen, claiming seven-ninths of the land, derived from certain heirs of Bradshaw, and others claiming by descent from Bradshaw.

The bill made Michael Henrichsen a party, alleging that he was in possession of the lands, but denying that he had any legal or equitable interest therein. Robert B. Latham was also made a party as claiming some…