City of Lincoln v. McLaughlin

Jackson, C.

• In 1888 Chase platted an addition to the city of Lincoln, known as “Chase’s Second Subdivision.” The plat covered an extension of Washington street. J. C. Williams purchased lots 7 and 8 in block 1 of this subdivision in 1892, and in 1893 erect (id a dwelling house thereon, which by mistake was partially extended into the street. A mortgage given by Williams and his wife was foreclosed on these lots, and a sheriff’s deed issued to Francis M. Met-calf and Betsy M. Doubleday on August 9, 1899. Edward T. McLaughlin acquired title through the grantees at the sheriff’s sale on May…