Hoyt v. Zumwalt

This is an action in the nature of ejectment, prosecuted by the widow and administratrix of George M. Zumwalt, deceased. The demanded premises consist of four acres of land, upon which are a dwelling-house and other improvements.

In May, 1897, Mrs.- Larkin, who was then the owner of the land, executed and delivered her deed purporting to grant it tó said George M. Zumwalt, and if that deed took effect according to its terms, the plaintiff at the commencement of the action was the owner, and entitled to the possession, of the premises. The adverse claim of the defendant, who is " a brother of…