Oakes v. Williams

This was an action of ejectment. Both parties claim to derive title from MeBean as a common source, by judgments, executions, and sheriff’s and marshal’s deeds. Appellee claims under two judgments, one recovered in the circuit court of Massac county, in favor of McGrlanery & Co., recovered on the 1st day of May, 1875, for $75.50, and against MeBean. An execution was not issued on this judgment until the 3d day of January, 1878. The property in controversy was levied upon and sold under this execution, together with other lands. The time for a redemption expired, and the sheriff executed a…