Kingsford v. Hood
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Wbit OB entry to recover land in Lynn. At the trial hi this court, before Ames, J., the jury found for the tenant; and the demandant alleged exceptions which are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMorton, J.
It appeared at the trial, that the demanded premises were formerly owned by John Newhall, and that the father of the demandant purchased them at auction in April 1845, a yeas before the demandant was born. No deed was given until June 13, 1846, when Mr. Newhall executed the deed under which both parties claim. The deed was delivered to the father, and he paid the consideration. There was some conflicting testimony as to the real name of both parties; but it is admitted that for the purposes of this case they are to be considered as having both borne the same name, of William Kingsford. In…
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