Sessions v. Sherwood

This is an action of ejectment. Plaintiff claims title to 120 acres of land in Gratiot county by virtue of certain mortgage foreclosures by advertisement. The case was tried before Hon. Henry Hart, circuit judge, without a jury, who made findings of fact and law, and gave judgment for plaintiff.

The judge finds that the defendant came into possession of these premises March 2, 1865, by a warranty deed from one George, who was then the owner in fee, deriving his title through mesne conveyances from the United States. February 13, 1867, the defendant executed a mortgage, in which his wife did…