Calder v. Moran

Graves, O. J.

In 1856 James Moran and wife conveyed to Thomas Moran a parcel of land in Niles of a little more than an acre. The deed was inform absolute. James died in December, 1862, and his widow in 1872. There were four children, two of whom died early and without having been married. The complainants are the survivors.

The family occupied the premises as a homestead until the death of Mrs. Moran, and subsequently, and in 1873, the ■defendant sold the property to one Smith for $1000. He received a part of the price in money; the rest was secured by mortgage.

In December, 1880, complainants…