Hodgin v. Town of Liberty

For the purpose of establishing their title the plaintiffs offered in evidence a written instrument purporting to be a deed executed on 22 October, 1904, by D. J. Staley and his wife. The writing contains, the recital of a conveyance to “said Hodgins” (not previously named) and his heirs of a one-half interest in 6% acres described by metes and bounds. The defendant objected to the introduction of the paper and entered an exception to its admission. The exception must be overruled on the principle that such an objection will not be sustained as a rule unless the probate is defective. Wilhelm…