Hockmoth v. Des Grand Champs

This is an action of trespass upon lands, originally brought in justice’s court, and certified to the circuit court for the county of Macomb upon a plea of title.

The plaintiff, September 11, 1869, acquired title by deed from one Philetus W. Norris to the E. -J- of the S. W. fractional quarter of section 19, in the township of Warren, in said county, excepting the east 40 acres thereof.

The defendant occupies the W. £ of said S. W. fractional quarter, having purchased the south half of the same upon contract dated December 23, 1884, and leased the N. i- January 7, 1885. Previous to his…