This is a case of the holder of an equitable interest in a town lot, seeking the aid of this court to compel the holder of the fee to convey to him on the ground of his superior equity. T. Gray, embarrassed for the debts of others, conveyed the lot to his father, a member of his family, and insolvent, and continued himself in the use and possession as before, until the property was sold upon an execution against him. That sale passed the possession to the purchaser, and the judgment debtor cannot gainsay the title so acquired; 18. John. 94. The will of William Gray gave his property
The bill is dismissed.
[Levy on land — judgment debtor cannot dispute buyer’s title; Scott v. Douglass, 7 O. 1st pt. 227, 228.
Possession is a legal estate which passes by sale on execution; Canby v. Porter, 12 O. 79, 81.].