Skeen v. Muir

This suit was brought to set aside and declare void a deed made by the Auditor of State for lands purchased at a sinking fund sale, as having been procured by fraud, and enjoin the execution of a writ of possession issued by said auditor, the plaintiff being in possession by virtue of a contract of purchase, and to compel the vendor to make a deed and accept a mortgage for unpaid purchase-money. Defendants were defaulted; trial by the court, and judgment for the plaintiffs. Defendants in vacation gave notice to plaintiffs that they would pay the costs, take a new trial under section 601 of…