Jackson ex dem. Van Alen v. Vosburgh
New York Supreme Court
THIS was an action of ejectment for- lands in Kinder hook. The cause was tried at the Columpia circuit, in December, 1809, before the Chief Justice.
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THIS was an action of ejectment for- lands in Kinder hook. The cause was tried at the Columpia circuit, in December, 1809, before the Chief Justice. At the trial, the plaintiff proved that Barent Vosburgh was in the possession of the premises, and died about 38 years ago, having, by his last will, dated in December, 1769, devised all his real estate to his son Cornelius, who continued in possession, of the premises, until by his deed, dated in June, 1789, he conveyed the premises tq Van Alen, one of the lessors, who took possession, and improved the land; and Van Vleeck, another of the…
1Per curiam
The lessors of the plaintiff proved a possession of the premises in themselves and in those under whom they claimed, for upwards of 30 years. Barent Vosburgh was in possession of the premises as early as 1767 or 1768. He died about the year 1777, and devised his real estate to his son Cornelius Vosburgh. He succeeded to the possession of the premises, and in 1789 sold them by deed to -John L. Van Alen, jun. He took possession, and used the premises for years, and then Isaac I. Van Vleeck took possession, and was in possession to 1799. These two last possessors are lessors of the plaintiff. In…
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