McMillan v. Andrew

Citations

• 50 Ill. 282

Syllabus

<p>Estrays—adv&'tisemmt of—duty of taker-up of The title to an estray does not vest in the taker-up, unless he has complied with all the material requirements of the statute, among which the posting and advertising are especially important. A mistake in the name of the taker-up is a fatal defect in the advertisement of estrays, where the notice fails to so describe the locality as will enable the owner to find his property. He should see to it that publication is properly made, if he would acquire title to the estray.</p>