Staples v. Todd

Horace B. Todd, defendant in error here, brought an action against plaintiff in error Staples, the record owner, and others, to quiet title to certain real property, basing his right to bring the action on a certain treasurer’s deed to the premises which he had obtained from the proper officials. Default was taken against all defendants except Staples, who contested the action, but against whom judgment was entered at the trial. She seeks reversal on a writ of error. There is no appearance for defendant in error Todd. Reference will be made to the parties by name.

While several points are…