Hallorn v. Trum

This was an action of ejectment, brought by appellee, against the appellants, to recover a certain tract of land in Effingham county. Both parties claim under Anthony Veneman, as a common source of title.

It appears from the evidence, that Anthony Veneman, on the 9th day of February, 1867, conveyed the land, by deed, to Joseph Veneman, which was recorded on the 16th day of the same month. On the 24th day of July, 1867, Joseph executed a power of attorney to Anthony to sell the land. Both parties claim that the conveyance from Anthony to Joseph Veneman was fraudulent and void as against…