¶1I doubt the propriety of admitting in evidence the deed from the register of lands to Polk, and I also doubt whether the defendant’s possession was not adverse to the plaintiff during the period from its commencement to the time of the execution of the deed from the register of lands to Polk; but being unable to remove these doubts now, I solve them in favor of the rightful owner against the possessor without title, and concur in affirming the judgment.
33 Mo. 35
Pease v. Lawson
Decided October 15, 1862
Supreme Court of Missouri · decided 1862-10-15
This was an action of ejectment. Upon the trial, the plaintiff gave in evidence— 1. A patent to Andrew Jamison for the north-west quarter of south-east quarter of section 32, township 34, range 4 east, containing forty acres, dated March 15, 1837. 2. Plaintiff read a deed from J. H. Relfe and wife and Andrew Jamison to John L. Yan Doren, dated August 13,1836. 3. Copy of deed from J. L. Yan Doren to Luther Halsey, dated May 20, 1837. 4.
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Decided 1862-10-15
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