Woolworth v. Root

This is a bill to carry into effect a decree of this court. In a general way, these may be stated as the facts: On August 27, 1870, *724Oliver P. Morton, claiming to be the owner of a certain tract of land, began a suit in this court against Allen Root, this defendant, to quiet title. On May 8, 1873, a decree was entered declaring that Root had no title, and quieting the title in complainant, directing Root to make a deed to complainant, and, in case of' his failure, appointing Watson B. Smith as special master, and directing him to execute such a deed. Allen Root, the defendant, did not make the…