Ohio Supreme Court January 15, 1853 (Lessee of Moore v. Starks)

lead-opinion

Caldwell, J.

The original proceeding in this case was an ac.tion of ejectment, brought by the plaintiffs in error, who claim as the children and heirs of James Parker, deceased. *James Parker died intestate in 1827, the owner of the tract of land in ■-controversy. He left a widow, Mary Parker, who has since mar*319ried Thomas Thornburgh, and three small children, viz.