Bridges v. Henson

Quillian, Justice.

1. “In order to maintain an action for trespass upon realty it is essential that the plaintiff show either that he has title to the land, or that he was in possession thereof at the time of the alleged trespass. James v. Riley, 181 Ga. 454 (2) (182 S. E. 604).” Moss v. Thomson Co., 212 Ga. 184 (2) (91 S. E. 2d 485).

2. Prior to 1863, a statute of limitation, as applied to suits for land, was recognized in this State; and even though the adverse possession had been held for such a length of time as to bar any suit brought by the true owner to recover land, yet if subsequently…