Friel v. Alewel

This is a suit in equity to try, ascertain and determine title to a certain parcel of land in Block 1037 of the city of St. Louis, fronting thirty feet on the north line of the street, known as 3125 Lucas Avenue. Tried before the chancellor, a decree was entered adjudging plaintiffs to be the absolute owners of said parcel, defendants appealing therefrom.

The evidence warrants the finding that plaintiffs and defendants claim from a common source of title, one Philip T. May. The defendants claim by virtue of a deed of trust executed by said Philip T. May on May 23, 1910, which defendants caused…