Thorpe v. Helmer

This is an appeal by Jacob Glos from a decree of partition rendered by the circuit court of Cook county in the case of Frederick A. Thorpe against Joseph W. Helmer and Jacob Glos, finding title in fee in Frederick A. Thorpe and Joseph W. Helmer, awarding partition between them, and finding that Jacob Glos had no interest in the premises except the right to re-payment of certain taxes. Glos claims sole ownership in fee of the premises.

There is one question going to the merits which is decisive of the case and will be the only question considered. The appellant’s title is derived through a…