Van Winkle v. Harris

In the first ease stated, J. L. Harris (hereinafter called the plaintiff) brought suit against Mrs. Mary J. Yan Winkle, plaintiff in error (hereinafter called the defendant), alleging that the defendant was the owner and in possession of a described tract of land on or before May 16, 1910. The second, third, and fourth paragraphs of the petition are as follows:

“(2) That some time prior to May 16, 1910, the said Mrs. Mary J. Yan Winkle placed the above tract or parcel of land in the hands of one M. L. Petty, a real estate agent or broker, in the city of *44Atlanta, .who is engaged in the business…