Chappell v. McKnight

This was an action of ejectment commenced by appellee in the Knox circuit court, against appellant, to recover a part of two lots in the city of Galesburg. The case was submitted to the court for trial, by consent, without a jury. Having heard the evidence, the court found the issues for the plaintiff, and after overruling a motion for a new trial, rendered judgment in his favor. Defendant thereupon brings the case to this court on appeal.

The material facts in the case are, that Mrs. S. W. Kerris died testate, seized of the property in controversy. By her will she devised her property to her…