Williams v. Johnson

This was an action of ejectment, brought by Harris H. Williams, to recover certain lots in the city of Monmouth. It was admitted on the trial that both parties claim through a common source,—that is, through Persia N. Williams, who derived title from Azro Patterson and wife, by deed dated May 3, 1881, duly executed on that day, and recorded in the recorder’s office May 16, 1881. It was also stipulated on the trial that Persia N. Williams died May 24,1881, seized in fee of the property; that Harris H. Williams, the plaintiff, was her grandson and only surviving heir. It was also stipulated…