Grant v. McArthur's Executors

Opinion op the Court by

"William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

On August 31, .1903, appellant, Jolin Grant, purchased from Mrs. Emma G. McGowan, a tract of 2,685 acres of timber land located in Powell and Menifee Counties. Tbe consideration, which was $33,562.55, was furnished by one Peter McArthur, of Detroit, and the deed made to him. On October 8, 1903, McArthur conveyed a one-half undivided interest in the land to John T. Ross, of Quebec, and on April 3, 1908, McArthur conveyed the other half to James J. MacLennan and Evan A. Begg, -of Toronto.

*357Alleging that he and McArthur bought this…