Thomas v. Citizens' Horse Railway Co.
Illinois Supreme Court
Writ of Error to the Circuit Court of St. Clair county; the Hon. William H. Snyder, Judge, presiding
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Craig
This was an action of ejectment, brought by Charles W. Thomas, against, the Citizens’ Horse Bailway Company, to recover the possession of certain property in St. Clair county. Both parties claimed title from a common source—the Belle-ville railway company. The plaintiff claims under a judgment rendered May 6, 1875, upon which the property was sold, and a sheriff’s deed executed purporting to convey the same to him. The defendant claims under a deed of trust executed by the Belleville railway company to Edward Abend, to secure the sum of $75,000, upon which the property was sold, and a deed…
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