McCaffrey v. Corrigan

This was a complaint for the partition of certain real estate* of which it is alleged the plaintiff and the defendants are “joint tenants in common.” The plaintiff claimed one-third of the land as the widow of Michael McGinty, deceased. Since the death of Michael McGinty, it may be inferred that she has again been married, and thus the change in her name may be explained.

The defendants pleaded, for a second paragraph of answer, as follows: That the plaintiff is estopped from claiming any title to or interest in the real estate described in the complaint, or any part thereof, because, they…