Rock River Paper Mill Co. v. Fisk

This action is ejectment, brought by the defendant in error to recover certain lands which in his life-time belonged to Joseph Sibley. Her title to the land she traces through the will of her late husband Francis M. Sibley, who was the son and only heir-at-law of Joseph Sibley. No question is made that she is entitled to recover provided her husband was seized at the time of his decease.

Joseph Sibley died September 7, 1864, and the questions of law arise upon his will, a copy of which is as follows:

“ Know all men by these presents that I Joseph Sibley of the city of Marshall, county of…