Walsh v. Ferguson

Plaintiff, James W. Walsh, claiming to be the husband of Harriet P. Walsh, deceased, brought the bill of complaint herein against George B. Ferguson to restore a lost or destroyed deed of the premises in dispute from George B. Ferguson to Harriet P. Walsh. From a decree for plaintiff defendant appeals.

The case involves a question of fact. Defendant contends there was no valid marriage between Harriet P. Walsh and plaintiff. The record shows a license to marry and the performance of a mar riage ceremony between tbe parties. This is sought to be avoided on the ground that Harriet P. Walsh,…