Rhode v. Green

This was an action by Green against Rhode, the appellant, on the covenants in a deed executed by Rhode to Green, for certain lands situated in Edgar county, in the State of Rlinois. The deed contained covenants of seizin, against incumbrances and general warranty. The consideration expressed in the deed was $1,687 50. The breach alleged was, that one James Mitchell, a citizen of the State of Indiana, instituted an action of trespass and ejectment against Green, in the Circuit Court of the United States, for the district of Rlinois, and therein- recovered said lands from him, on a title…