Kelgour v. Wood
Illinois Supreme Court
Writ of error to the Circuit Court of Whiteside county; the Hon. William W. Heaton, Judge, presiding. This was an action of ejectment, brought by Kilgour against Wood, to recover the possession of certain premises. Upon a hearing in the court below, the court found the issues for the defendant, and rendered judgment accordingly. The plaintiff brings the record to this court.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Thoenton
Both parties deduce title from the same source.
Plaintiff below (appellant here) introduced a deed to Bressler, the common source of title, recorded August 18, 1856, and proved his possession of the premises; also a deed from Bressler to Brink, recorded May 24, 1859; a judgment in favor of Samuel Kilgour, against Brink, rendered October 5, 1857; execution issued within the year, and a second execution which was levied on the land, showing a sale to plaintiff in December, 1860, and a sheriff’s deed; also a deed from Brink to Myers, recorded September 15, 1859; and proved possession of defendant.
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