Barnes v. Doe on the demise of Pelton

Ejectment by the heirs of Reemer, deceased,--— for a tract of land claimed adversely under a tax-title. The cause was submitted to the Court for trial. Finding and judgment for the lessors of the plaintiff.

It is admitted that in January, 1827, Aaron Reemer, the ancestor, held the legal title, and that at the commencement of this suit the lessors of the plaintiff held the legal title, unless the title of the defendant below, Barnes, be superior.

The origin of Barnes's claim is by tax-title under the law of 1825, for taxes assessed in 1827. It appears that the land in controversy was listed…