Bassett v. Budlong

This is an action of ejectment to recover possession of the east half of the south-west fractional quarter, and the south-west quarter of the southwest fractional quarter, of section 18, township 5 north, range 11 west, which lands plaintiffs claim in fee.

The case was tried before the court without a jury, and upon request of the parties the court made a written finding of facts; from which it appears that on August *34315, 1873, one William H. Budlong was the 'owner in fe.e of the premises, and resided thereon with his wife, Annette Budlong. He also at that time owned considerable personal…