Adler v. Sullivan
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from the Chancery Court of Montgomery. Heard before the Hon. Jebe N. Williams. The bill in this case was filed on June 19, 1895, by the appellee, Martin H. Sullivan, against the appellants, under the act approved December 10, 1892, “To compel the determination of claims to real estate,” &c. — Acts of 1892-93, p. 42. The complainant claimed title by mesne conveyances from purchasers of the lands involved in the controversy at tax sale.
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Appeal from the Chancery Court of Montgomery. Heard before the Hon. Jebe N. Williams. The bill in this case was filed on June 19, 1895, by the appellee, Martin H. Sullivan, against the appellants, under the act approved December 10, 1892, “To compel the determination of claims to real estate,” &c. — Acts of 1892-93, p. 42. The complainant claimed title by mesne conveyances from purchasers of the lands involved in the controversy at tax sale. The averments of the bill and the ground of demurrer insisted upon, and the facts of the case are sufficiently set forth in the opinion. Upon the…
1Opinion of the CourtHaralson, J.
The bill in this case described the lands with certainty, and averred complainant’s possession of them for more than five years before the institution of the suit; that complainant’s title to said lands is denied and disputed by defendants, who claim to own the same, or some interest therein, or to hold some lien or incumbrance thereon ; that no suit is pending between any of the parties and complainant to enforce the validity of their claim, title or incumbrance ; that complainant brings his suit to settle the title to the lands and clear up all doubts and disputes concerning the same, and…
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