Siple v. Greumelli

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Linn,

Plaintiffs appeal from a decree refusing relief in an action quia timet. The decision depends on the true construction of the will of Zachariah Oatman. The plaintiffs claim title in fee to a farm in. Eden Township, Lancaster County, for convenience called Eden farm.

This farm was conveyed in fee by George Oatman to his brother, Zachariah Oatman, by deed dated June 27, 1848, duly recorded. Zachariah, the grantee, allowed George, the grantor, to remain in possession. Zachariali lived on a farm (to be called tbe Home farm) in an adjoining township. His will provided:…