Goodwin v. Crooks

The marketability of the title is questioned, not by reason of matters connected with the source or the chain of title, but because of asserted defects in the proceedings in this action.

Examining the points raised, I conclude that the objections made-by the purchasers are not tenable, and that the motion should be denied for the reasons following:

(1.) The fact of the death, without issue, of John Grady was-sufficiently proven by the testimony of Rebecca Gallagher, taken upon a commission, produced from the files of the county clerk’s office, and read in evidence. The sufficiency of this very…