¶1It appears by the pleadings that the plaintiff hath not had a day in court in which he could be heard upon the validity of bis title; and to adjudge the bar sufficient, would preclude him from ever having an opportunity to bé heard thereon, which the law never intended.
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Edy v. Williams
Decided March 15, 1790
Connecticut Superior Court · decided 1790-03-15
Actios of ejectment for certain, lands. The defendant plead in bar- — -That on the 10th of Eebruary, A. D. 1787, the plaintiffs, Tisdale Edy and Gilbert Edy, were sole owners of the demanded premises; and by deed of that date, conveyed it to Jonathan Boardman of Preston, and said Jonathan, on the 21st of March, A. D. 1787, by deed conveyed it to Henry Williams; and by agreement, the plaintiff was to remain in possession, one year from said sale; at the expiration of said…
Decided 1790-03-15