Pearce v. . House

The issue of Esias failed in 1772 by the death of his only daughter and heir at law, who had intermarried with the defendant, who had taken possession under her title, claiming as husband.

Ezekiel and David died before 1772. Simon Pearce, one of the lessors of the plaintiff, is the grandson and heir at law of Ezekiel, whose claim it is admitted is saved from the operation of the statute of limitations by the disabilities of himself and of those under whom he claims.

The other lessors are the heirs at law of David and Josiah. Soon after the issue of Esias became extinct, to wit, in October,…