Archer v. Ellison

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mr. Justice McIver.

These two cases being actions to recover possession of two tracts of land, one in the possession of J. M. Ellison, defendant in the first case above stated, and the other in possession of Glenn M. Smith, defendant in the second case, were heard and will be considered together.

The plaintiffs claim title as heirs of their mother, Eliza Archer, and the defendants claim under a purchase from her. The two tracts in controversy were originally embraced in one tract, which was conveyed to “said Eliza Archer and the natural heirs of her…