Merrill v. Hutchinson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, J.:

George Merrill brought this action in the district court of Reno county to recover two lots situate in the *60city of Hutchinson. Henry King was the fee-simple owner of the lots for several years prior to May 10, 1877, at which time he executed a conveyance of the same to the plaintiff, but the deed was not recorded until more than ten years had elapsed. Merrill now claims title and right of recovery under this conveyance. Hutchinson, the defendant, claims title through certain tax proceedings and a conveyance made to him by Henry King and…