Sidwell v. Birney

This was an action of ejectment for certain lands in Schuyler county. Both parties claim title through Lyttleton H. Conklin. On December 24th, 1860, said Conklin, who was collector of Schuyler county, made ■a settlement with the county court, from which it appeared that he was indebted to the county in a large amount for ■county revenue collected by him. The county court, at its August term, 1863, directed its clerk to certify to the clerk of the circuit court of the county an abstract of such settlement. On the 17th day of August, 1863, an abstract of ■said settlement was filed with the…