American Surety Co. v. Brink

This action is brought under section 500 of the Real Property Law (as amd. by Laws of 1929, chap. 639) to compel the determination of a claim to real property in Smith-town, Long Island. In 1832 title to the property of which the premises in question is a part was in one Epenetus Smith. By mesne conveyances the property was conveyed to Daniel P. Treadwell. By deed dated August 12, 1898, and recorded October 11, 1900, Treadwell conveyed the premises in question to plaintiff’s grantors. By deed dated December 23, 1898, and recorded January 11, 1899, Treadwell conveyed the remainder of the…