Cantzon's Lessee v. Dorr
Mississippi Supreme Court
In error from the circuit court of Hinds county; Hon. P. W. Tompkins, judge. The plaintiff in error brought an action of ejectment in the circuit court of Hinds county against the defendant, to recover certain lots situated in the town of Jackson.
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In error from the circuit court of Hinds county; Hon. P. W. Tompkins, judge. The plaintiff in error brought an action of ejectment in the circuit court of Hinds county against the defendant, to recover certain lots situated in the town of Jackson. The plaintiff adduced in evidence a certificate signed by S. M. Puckett, commissioner of the State, dated 3d of December, 1833, which stated that on that day O. D. Battle had purchased lots Nos. 5 and 6, and had, as required by statute, executed and delivered his notes, with security .for the purchase-money; and also an assignment indorsed on said…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Handy
This was an action of ejectment brought by the plaintiff in error against the defendant, for certain lots or parcels of land situate in the city of Jackson. The declaration contains two counts, one on the demise of Cantzon, and the other on the demise of one Orin D. Battle; and on the trial below, the following evidence was offered in behalf of the plaintiff: a certificate signed by Samuel M. Puckett, State commissioner, dated 3d December, 1833, that O. D. Battle had on that day purchased the lots in controversy, and executed his notes for the purchase-money according to law; also an…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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