Mitchell v. Nicholson

Burr, Ch. J.

This is an appeal from a judgment holding two quitclaim deeds to be null and void; and appellants demand a trial de novo.

The facts, are few and simple. On August 1, 1904, the United States granted to Charles Koestler by patent the east half of the southwest quarter, and lots three and four of section 18, township 138, range 71, consisting of 155.25 acres.

On January 18, 1907, Koestler and wife, for the sum of $25, executed and delivered a quitclaim deed to Herman Nather, by means of which they did “remise, release and quitclaim” to Nather “Two acres of land located on the North…