Jones v. Wilkey
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Western Pennsylvania
This was an action of ejectment by Eliza J. Jones against Philip Wilkey. A jury was waived, and the case was tried by the court.
1Opinion of the Court
ACHESON, Circuit Judge.
Both parties claim title to the land in dispute through James Wilkey, their father. By deed dated January 4, 1883, James Wilkey conveyed the land to- his son, the defendant, Philip Wilkey, for the use of Philip during his life, and after his death to the use of his (Philip’s) children. James Wilkey died November 7, 1883, intestate. On July 7, 1888, John Wilkey, another son of James, brought suit in the court of common pleas of Fayette county, Pa., against Catherine Wilkey, as administratrix and widow of James Wilkey, and the heirs of' James, upon a note under seal, for…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Mather v. ClarkSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1833
- Tilghman v. FisherSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1840
- Posten v. PostenSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1839
- Walls v. WallsSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1895