Carney v. Reed

This was a complaint for damages by Reed, for certain trespasses on lands, alleged to have been committed by the appellants and others.

There were five paragraphs to the answer—

1. Denial that Reed was the owner of the land at the time of the supposed trespasses.

2. Denial of possession by Reed at that time.

3. Denial of the trespasses and injuries.

*4184 and 5. Setting Tip that the land was entered upon, and the supposed trespasses committed, by virtue of and under a certain railroad charter, &c.

As these two paragraphs were demurred to, the demurrer sustained, and no exception taken, we cannot…