Harlan v. Harlan

Ejectment bill filed September 5, 1881, by the complainants, as the children and heirs of James P. Harlan, who died August 8, 1870. The land is claimed by the defendant Benjamin Harlan under a sale, June 13, 1870, by execution upon a judgment against James P. Harlan. The chancellor granted the relief sought, but held the land subject to a lien for the money paid by Benjamin Harlan, and ordered an account for rents and permanent improvements. Both parties appealed. The Referee's report in favor of affirming the decree.. Both parties except, opening the whole case.

Under a bill filed in the…