Rockwell v. Servant
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Randolph county; the Hon. Silas L. Bryan, Judge, presiding. This wás an action of ejectment, by the appellees against appellants. The facts bearing upon the question discussed are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Walker
It was agreed on the trial below that Justus T. Rockwell died intestate on the 20th day of August, 1844, in possession of the premises in controversy, and that he was the owner of the same subject to a mortgage executed by him to Elisha Seymour. It was given to secure the payment of a note for §98.30, dated on the 10th day of September, 1843, due on the 10th day of September, 1845, and drew ten per cent interest. The mortgage was duly recorded.
Seth Allen was appointed administrator of Rockwell’s estate on the 2d day of September, 1845, and was served with a writ of scire facias, which was…
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