1822-005: James P. Sims vs. William Jarrett, etc.

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William Jarrett was accused of murder by a coroner's inquest and fled the county. The coroner took posseession of Jarrett's property due to Virginia law. James P. Sims initiated the suit after the coroner took possession of Jarrett's property and sued for the title to land he previously purchased from Jarrett.

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