Rixford v. Zeigler

This action was brought by the original plaintiff, F. G. Halsey, for the partition of a certain piece of land. It was averred in the complaint "that Halsey and defendant Zeigler were the owners in fee of the land as tenants in common; and the other defendants were made parties, as claiming some interest in the property. Zeigler answered, admitting and averring that plaintiff and himself were owners of the land in contest as tenants in common, and united in plaintiff’s prayer for partition. Defendant Ferine answered, denying that plaintiff and Zeigler were the owners of the land, and averring…