Barnes v. Suddard

This was an action of ejectment, brought by George H. Barnes, appellant, to recover two certain lots in Chicago. Both parties claim title under Charles D. Fairbanks as a common source,—the plaintiff, under a deed executed by Charles D. Fairbanks, September 24, 1881, recorded October 14; 1881, conveying the premises to Achsah P. Fairbanks; and the defendant, under a deed executed by Charles D. Fair■banks, October 3, 1879, recorded October 11, 1879, eonvey.ing the premises to the United States Steam Feed Company, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut, and doing…