Hearst v. Egglestone

Myrick, J.:

This is an action brought to obtain a decree that plaintiff is the owner of the premises described in the complaint, and that defendants have no right, title, estate, or interest therein. Defendants deny plaintiff’s ownership, and allege themselves to be the owners. The findings of the Court are in substance as follows :

That on the 6th of March, 1872, the premises were owned by J ones, Knuthson, and the defendant Mowry, who on that day sold and conveyed the same for $16,000 to plaintiff, who went into possession under the deed, which was duly executed and recorded; at which time,…