Howard v. Zeyer

Plaintiff brought suit to recover a lot of ground in defendant’s possession, alleging in bis petition that he bought it from William Bode, in March, 1852.

The lot is in Mechanic’s Tillage, Parish of Jefferson.

He prayed that he he decreed the owner of the same; that it be restored to his possession, and that he have judgment for its fruits and revenues, and for damages.

Defendant, Zeyer, in answer, denied plaintiff’s allegations, averred that he was the bona fide owner of the lot, and asked for judgment quieting his possession, and for damages. He called in warranty his vendor, Timothy Kimball,…