Jenks v. Horton
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from St. Clair. (Canfield, J.) Bill to declare taxes paid by the owner of the reversion a lien upon the estate of a life-tenant. Defendant appeals. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.
The agreed facts in this case are as follows:
1. Prior to May 8, 1869, the ownership of the land was *14in Rebecca Horton, as widow of Nelson D. Horton, deceased, and Carlos D. Horton and Mary E. Beard, the children and beirs at law of Nelson D. Horton, and the property was the homestead of Nelson D. Horton.
2. May 8, 1869, the' said Carlos D. Horton and Mary E. Beard gave to Rebecca Horton a life-lease of said premises.
3. By sundry and mesne conveyances the title of Carlos D. Horton Vas conveyed to Frances S. Farrand.
4. May 22, 1884, Frances S. Farrand conveyed the interest acquired from Carlos…
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