Adams v. Larrimore

This is an action of ejectment to recover lands lying in Audrain county. The ancestor of the plaintiffs in error died intestate, seized of the land in controversy, and they now claim by descent as his heirs-in-law. The defendant in error derives his title through a sale of the land made by the public administrator of Audrain county, who had charge of the testator’s estate. Several objections have been taken to the proceedings of the administrator, which resulted in the sale, and which it is alleged rendered his action and the sale thereunder invalid. It is contended that the whole proceeding…