Maupin Ex Rel. Maupin v. Longacre

This is an action to determine title to real' estate and for equitable relief, under Section 1970, Revised Statutes 1919.

The land which is the subject of the controversy is the west half of the northeast quarter of Section 19, Township 47, Range 28, in Johnson County. James M. Welborn is the common source of title. He acquired the title by deed dated March 18, 1905, and which he filed for record July 29th of the same.year. At the time he obtained the title he moved onto the land, accompanied by his wife and an infant daughter. He at once set about farming, and put in a crop. Presently he was…