John M'Creery's Lessee v. Allender , 4 H. & McH. 409 ( 1799 )

Chase, Ch. J.

The court are of opinion on the first point, that the title of Thomas M'Creery, an alien friend, is good against every body hut the state, and that his right and possession could not be divested but by office found, or some act done by the state,to acquire possession 5 and that th - right and title of Thomas M<Creery vested in John M‘Creery the administrator.

Judgment for the plaintiff, possession and costs.