Moreland v. Berger

Plaintiffs began this suit to quiet their title to a lot in Gothenburg. They acquired the fee by descent from their father, subject to the life estate of a widow, who died after having attempted to convey the entire estate to William Berger, relying on a void decree rendered by the county court under an unconstitutional act of the legislature. Berger improved the lot and sold it to William H. Bedell, who took possession and paid the entire purchase price of $650, except $52, which he offered to pay upon receiving a proper conveyance. Afterward Bedell sold the lot to Thomas Lemmon. Berger and…