DOLTON v. CAIN


81 U.S. 472 (1871)

14 Wall. 472

DOLTON v. CAIN.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. B.C. Cook, for the plaintiff in error.

Mr. Jackson Grimshaw, contra.


Mr. Justice DAVIS delivered the opinion of the court.

The limitation laws of Illinois relied on by the defendant, in substance, declare that whoever has resided on a tract of land for a period of seven successive years prior to the commencement of an action of ejectment, having a connected title in law or equity deducible of record from the State or the United States, can plead the possession in bar of the suit.

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