Martin v. Long

Sarah Long, administratrix of B. Long, brought an- action of covenant against Martin, for a breach of a covenant of seizin. Judgment by default was taken, and on the execution of the writ of inquiry, the defendant appeared and took a bill of exceptions. The plaintiff’s declaration is in substance as follows: that on the 30th day of Dec., 1828, the said Martin by his deed poll, for and in consideration of the sum of $1,000 to him in hand paid by said B. Long, granted, bargained,and sold, and conveyed unto the said Long a certain tract of land-in the county of St. Louis, (setting out the…