St. John v. Quitzow

The premises sought to be recovered in this action, constituted a part of an old street in the town of St. Clair, except three feet, included in lot 63. The street has long since been vacated. In 1859, appellant, claiming to be the owner of the entire property covered by the town plat, leased a portion of it to August Myer, which lease embraced that part in controversy. Proof was made of the assignment of that lease to appellee, and that he entered into possession as the tenant of appellant. It is on the strength of that title that she seeks to recover.

The defense appears to be rested on the…