Bruce v. Bissell

Mitchell, J. —

This action was brought by James A. and John W. Bruce against George P. Bissell and about one hundred others, to recover the possession of certain real •estate lying within the limits of the city of Indianapolis. The plaintiffs claimed title under the last will and testament of William Eeagan, who died on the 5th day of April, 1847, *526the owner of the land in controversy, while the defendants in like manner assert title as purchasers through one whom they claim took it as devisee from the testator. The judgment from which this appeal is. prosecuted was adverse to the plaintiffs…