Leavenworth v. Reeves
Mississippi Supreme Court
Appeal from the chancery court of Coahoma county. HoN. M. E. DeNtoN, Chancellor. Bill by J. H. Leavenworth against W. D. Beeves. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainant appeals. The facts are fully stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtSmith., C. J.
Appellant filed his hill in the court below, claiming’ to be the owner of the land here in controversy, and alleging that appellee was engaged in cutting timber thereon, claiming the right so to do by virtue of a contract entered into by him with O. H. Johnson Hunting Club, which club also claimed the ownership of the land, and prayed that this contract be canceled as a cloud upon appellant’s title, and appellee be enjoined from cutting the timber. From a decree dismissing this bill and dissolving the temporary injunction that had been granted thereon, this appeal is taken.
Appellant, by his…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Hamner v. Yazoo Delta Lumber Co.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1911
- McCaughn v. YoungMississippi Supreme Court · 1904
- Ford v. WilsonMississippi Supreme Court · 1858
- Jones v. GaddisMississippi Supreme Court · 1890
- Smith v. LeavenworthMississippi Supreme Court · 1911
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