Avent v. Hord

Caruthee‘3, J.,

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This is an action of trespass for mesne profits, after a recovery in ejectment. The plaintiff appealed, and the case is brought up by defendant by writ of error. The pleas were, not guilty, and statute of limitations.

■ The plaintiff recovered $590 damages.

On the plea of the statute of limitations, the Court charged that if the suit was brought within three years from the termination of the action of ejectment, the verdict should be against the defendant, and he would be liable for rent from the date of the demise until he surrendered the…