Mitchell v. Peoples

This is an ejectment suit for a parcel of land in Clark county. At the trial it was “ agreed that the plaintiffs and defendants claimed under a common title, to'-wit: under and from Elgelina Combs, formerly Elgelina Mitchell, and" wife of Harvey Combs ; that said Elgelina died on or about the 17th day of December, 1862, without issue, leaving the plaintiffs her heirs at law.”

In the progress of the case, the defendants, in order to show title in themselves derived from Mrs. Combs, offered in evidence a deed, duly executed by Mr. and Mrs. Combs, dated November 20j 1862, which purported to…