Morton v. Roberts

This action was instituted by Gornelius Roberts for the cancellation of certain deeds and mortgages executed by him on lands belonging to him located in McIntosh and Okmulgee counties. Judgment was rendered for the plaintiff against William P. Morton and John P. Hayden, canceling conveyances under which they claimed title to said property. Parties will be referred to herein as plaintiff and defendants, as they appeared in the lower court.

At the time the suit was filed- the record title to all the property was in John P. Hayden. He claimed title to the land in McIntosh county under a warranty…