Clark v. Friend

In September, 1923, W. S. Biles, trustee, instituted suit in the Union Chancery Court against A. W. Friend and his lessee, the Pure Oil Company, to establish title to the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 6, township 16 south, range 15 west, claiming title by sundry conveyances from the alleged collateral heirs of one Charlie Wilson, deceased. Defendants claimed title under an alleged deed from Charlie Wilson to J. M. Young, or under a foreclosure of a mortgage from Wilson to Young, who conveyed to Friend, the lessor of the Pure Oil Company. Defendants also claimed title…