Shelley v. Smith
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Boone District Court. — Hon. B. P. Birdsall, Judge. Action in equity to have canceled a tax deed of real estate. There was a hearing on the merits, and a decree for the plaintiffs. The defendants appeal.—
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
The material facts shown by the pleadings and evidence, are substantially as follows: In the year 1867, a Mrs. McMillian occupied the northeast quarter of section 7, in township 83 N, of range 26 W, in Boone county, under a claim of right, the nature of which is not fully shown; but it appears to have been made under the pre-emption laws of the United States. Michael Shelley purchased Mrs. McMillian’s claim, and moved on the land in April, 1868, and resided thereon with his family, until his death, which occurred in the year 1878. The plaintiffs are his widow and children, and are entitled to…
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