Sigerson v. Hornsby
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from St. Louis Circuit Court. This was an action in the nature of an action of trespass. Plaintiff claims the land, upon which the alleged trespasses were committed, under ihe town of Carondelet, as being a portion of the common of that town, south of the River des Peres.
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Appeal from St. Louis Circuit Court. This was an action in the nature of an action of trespass. Plaintiff claims the land, upon which the alleged trespasses were committed, under ihe town of Carondelet, as being a portion of the common of that town, south of the River des Peres. Defendants claim title under a confirmation by the act of July 4th, 1836, to Sophie Bolaye, or her legal representatives ; also by virtue of her having inhabited, cultivated and possessed the same prior to the 20th day of December, 1803.
1Opinion of the CourtScott, Judge
The commons of Carondelet have long been a subject of litigation in our courts, and it is desirable, on many accounts, that this litigation should be terminated. There are, however, con*269siderations operating on our minds which lead us to the belief that this case has not been presented in a way which will enable us to form a conclusion which will be final, so far as this court is concerned. After the trial of the cause in the court below, an event transpired which may have an influence in the adjustment of this controversy. The occurrence to which reference is made is the final approval of…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Inhabitants of Carondelet v. DentSupreme Court of Missouri · 1853
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- Dent v. SigersonSupreme Court of Missouri · 1860