Searle v. Galbraith

At the May term, 1866, of the Whiteside circuit court, Henry It. Sampson obtained a decree, as the conservator of appellant, authorizing him to sell and convey certain lands, including those in controversy, for the purpose of paying appellant’s debts.

Pursuant to this decree, on the 18th of August, 1866, Sampson sold the land to one Wilson, who purchased it for appellee. In executing the deed to Wilson, however, Sampson omitted to affix a scroll or seal after his signature. Subsequently Wilson conveyed to appellee, who went into possession, and appellant brought ejectment to the October term,…