Adams v. Boyd

This is an appeal from a judgment for defendants in a proceeding to recover possession of and determine title to about forty acres of land in Johnson County, Missouri.

John Reiber is the common source of title. Upon his death the land was sold for payment of his debts by appropílate steps in the probate court of said county. Appellants, who were plaintiffs below, claim title under an administrator’s deed duly executed and delivered in pursuance thereof and subsequently recorded, while respondents claim under a subsequently executed and recorded sheriff’s deed purporting to be in consummation…