Steele v. Magie

This was a petition for dower, brought by Harriet Steele. One Wright purchased the premises from the State in 1833, and before he had completed the payment of the purchase money or obtained his patent, he sold and gave a contract for a deed, to one Coles. Coles convejmd to Steele, the husband of the petitioner, by deed of general warranty, in July, 1835, and in Hovember, of the same year, Steele also conveyed by deed of general warranty. Wright did not complete the payment to the State, or receive his patent, until July 2, 1836, and on the 16th of July, 1836, he conveyed to Coles, in…