Henry v. Halloway

This was an action of ejectment, brought by appellant, in the circuit court of La Salle county, against appellee, to recover the possession of lots 8 and 9, in block 49, in State’s addition to Ottawa.

By agreement, a jury was waived, and a trial had before the court, which resulted in a judgment in favor of appellant for lot 9, but as to lot 8 the judgment was in favor of appellee, to reverse which appellant brings the record here by appeal.

On the trial, the appellant, to establish title in himself, read in evidence a deed from the trustees of the Illinois and Michigan canal to Andrew J.…