Jackson ex dem. Livingston v. Walker
New York Supreme Court
Ejectment; tried at the Chenango circuit, July, 1826, before Helson, C, Judge; when the jury found a verdict for the defendant.
1Opinion of the Court
Curia, per Woodworth, J.
This is an action of ejectment, to recover lot No. 6, in a patent granted to Morris and Treat, in the county of Chenango.
The plaintiff proved a power of attorney, from his lessor to Joseph Juliand, junior, dated March 2d, 1821, whereby Juliand was authorized to enter upon the premises; and to sell them, or contract for their sale.
In pursuance of this power, he contracted to sell the lot to John J. Storm, upon certain terms expressed in a written agreement, dated April 26th, 1823.
It appeared at the trial that the defendant held the possession under Peter B. Garnsey.
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