Kirk v. Bowling

Maxwell, Ch. J.

This is an action of ejectment brought by Bowling against Kirk to recover the possession of the north half of the south-east quarter of section twenty-six, township eight, range five east.

Kirk, in his answer, denies that Bowling has a legal estate in said land, or is entitled to the possession thereof, *261and also pleads the statute of limitations as a bar. On the trial of the cause in the court below a verdict was rendered in favor of Bowling, upon which judgment was rendered.

The testimony shows that Joab Hobbs entered the land in question, and received a patent from the United…