McLaurie v. Thomas

This was a suit in chancery commenced by John H. Thomas against Reuben C. Barnes and Thomas McLaurie, in the Champaign Circuit Court, for the purpose of removing a claim of title by Barnes and McLaurie. It appears from the evidence that complainant, on the 4th day of July, 1855, sold to Barnes, and executed to him a bond for the conveyance of the north half of the north half of the S. W. 12, T. 19,1ST. R., 8 E. The price agreed to be paid was $2,000; $200 in hand, $100 payable in two months, $200 on the 1st of April, 1856, $750 in one year, and $750 in two years. That Barnes executed his…