Hamilton v. Rathbone

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1899-12-18

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Mr. Justice Brown delivered the opinion of the court. Plaintiff brings ejectment as one of the heirs at law, namely, the eldest of three children, of her mother Lucy V. Elkin, who died May 3, 1876. Defendant relies upon a purchase made by her from the executor of Mrs. Elkin’s will. To establish her title, then,' plaintiff is bound to show…

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