Hinsdale v. . Thornton

The complaint alleged: That before the commencement of the action, A. G. Thornton, one of the defendants, was the owner, and in possession of certain lands therein fully described; that on or about Feb. 20th, 1866, said Thornton bargained and sold, and attempted in good faith to convey, by two paper writings purporting to be deeds, the fee simple for the said lands executed by himself to James W. Lancashire, William H. Morehead and Melvin Lowery, composing the firm of Lancashire, Morehead Lowery. The consideration of the said pretended deeds was $1,000 in cash then paid to A. G. Thornton, and…