Shelton v. Sears

In 1864 a lot was sold in Memphis by the Federal authorities for taxes, and. bought by J. J. Sears. He received, from the board of commissioners a certificate of purchase and took possession, and during the time he was in possession he received the rents amounting to about $150. In 1866 the plaintiffs, who wtere minors, redeemed the. lot by paying the amount of the taxes and ten per cent., together with the costs, when Sears surrendered the possession. Plaintiffs then sued Sears for the amount of the rent received by him while he occupied the lot.

On the trial of the cause in the Circuit Court…