Hammond v. Stier
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from Frederick County Court, as a Court of Equity. In March, 1823, a petition was filed by the heirs of Vachel Hammond, formerly of Frederick county, deceased, setting forth that said Vachel died in December, 1821, seized and possessed of certain real estate in said county, which they pray may be sold, for the purpose of distribution among them, the same not being susceptible of division.
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Appeal from Frederick County Court, as a Court of Equity. In March, 1823, a petition was filed by the heirs of Vachel Hammond, formerly of Frederick county, deceased, setting forth that said Vachel died in December, 1821, seized and possessed of certain real estate in said county, which they pray may be sold, for the purpose of distribution among them, the same not being susceptible of division. The petition represented that some of the heirs were of full age, some femes covert, and some minors. A decree at the same term accordingly passed, for the sale of said real estate, which sale was…
1Opinion of the Court
Buchanan, Ch. J.
We consider the case of Leadenham vs. Nicholson, et. al., decided at June Term, 1827, as conclusive in this case, and
AFFIRM THE DECREE.
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