Farmers' National Bank v. Sperling

Theodore F. Sperling and Abram B. Sperling in the fall of 1868 purchased the north-west quarter of section 9, township 7, north, range 3, west, in McDonough county, of Charles Chandler. In the spring of 1869 they entered into possession, and commenced making improvements thereon, and they continued to occupy and improve and cultivate it, as tenants in common, until in 1873, when Abram B. rented his undivided interest therein to Theodore F., and thereafter Theodore F. paid Abram B. rent for such interest, until April, 1877, when Abram B. sold his undivided interest in the tract to Theodore F.…