McBurney v. Glenmary Coal & Coke Co.
Tennessee Supreme Court
FROM MORGAN. Appeal from the Chancery Conrt of Morgan County. —D. L. Lansden, Chancellor.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice McAlister
This is an action of ejectment to recover of the defendant the coal in certain lands described in the pleadings. Complainants do not claim the surface, but only the coal mineral in a certain tract of land covered by grant, No. 21879, and entry, No. 1985. Complainants claim that they acquired this mineral interest as owners of entry, No. 1935, and grant, No. 21879, issued to Thomas 33. Eastland on the 29th of January, 1838.
Complainants show a perfect title under his entry and grant to the lands containing the minerals involved in this controversy. The theory of the bill is that there had been…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Chartiers Block Coal Co. v. MellonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1893
- Murray v. AllredTennessee Supreme Court · 1897
- President, Managers & Co. of the Delaware & Hudson Canal Co. v. HughesSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1897
- Ritchey v. WelshIndiana Supreme Court · 1898
- Logan v. StogsdaleIndiana Supreme Court · 1890
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- Sherrill v. ErwinCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1948
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