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ROTHWELL v. DEWEES

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67 U.S. 613 (1863)

2 Black 613

17 L.Ed. 309

ROTHWELL, vs. DEWEES.

Supreme Court of United States.

January 19, 1863.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Bradley, of Washington City, for Appellants.

Mr. Swan, of the District of Columbia, for Defendants.

Mr. Justice MILLER.

The appellees in this case, who were the defendants in the Circuit Court, hold the real estate, which is the subject of this controversy, by inheritance from their father, William Dewees. The title of Dewees was a deed from the Corporation of Washington City, made August 29th, 1836, on a sale for taxes. It seems to be admitted on all sides that this deed vested the legal title in Dewees, and that it is valid in his heirs, unless the plaintiffs...

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