Martin v. Hafer
Michigan Supreme Court
Case made from St. Joseph; Yaple, J. Ejectment by Charles H. Martin against Christ Hafer and others. There was a judgment for defendants, and plaintiff assigns error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The plaintiff appeals from a judgment in defendants’ favor in an action of ejectment. The finding of facts shows that on February 3, 1866, Jacob Bear, a widower, became the owner of certain lands, subject to a mortgage for $500, held by James C. Bishop, and that he entered and resided upon them until his death, which occurred October 1, 1868. Soon after February 3, 1866, Jacob Bear married Malissa Martin, who was at that time the mother of the plaintiff, Joseph Martin, and two daughters. On March 25, 1867, Jacob Bear deeded the land to *227Malissa Bear. The conveyance was a warranty deed, but…
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- Downing v. BirneyMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
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