Legal Opinion
Bruce v. Osgood
Indiana Supreme Court
Decided December 23, 1887No. 12,643PublishedCited by 15 opinions
From the Marion Superior Court.
1Opinion of the CourtMitchell, C. J.
This was a suit by Osgood, as trustee, against Bruce and wife, to quiet title to certain farm lands in Marion county, of which Bruce and Osgood were formerly tenants in common. The controversy involves the validity and efficacy of certain steps which were taken with a view to effect a partition. The questions arise on the evidence.
The facts seem to be, that Osgood and Bruce acquired title by deeds dated the 5th day of October, 1881, to two hundred and forty-two acres of land in Marion county. The interest of the former was in the proportion of an undivided *361four-fifths, while that of the…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Calhoun v. HaysSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1844
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