Middlesboro Waterworks v. Neal
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Case 71 — EJECTMENT 1. In overruling appellant’s motion for a change of venue, the lower court at the outset committed an error to the prejudice of appellant which in our opinion, rendered impossible a verdict except in favor of appellees. Bowman v. Commonwealth, 16 Ky.
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Case 71 — EJECTMENT 1. In overruling appellant’s motion for a change of venue, the lower court at the outset committed an error to the prejudice of appellant which in our opinion, rendered impossible a verdict except in favor of appellees. Bowman v. Commonwealth, 16 Ky. Law Rep., 188. 2. A number of errors were committed by the court in admitting as evidence to the jury copies of deeds offered by appellees and upon which they rely solely for establishing their title to the land in controversy. Eastland v. Jordan, 3 Bibb, 186; Act of January 1, 1797 (First Statute Law, p. 437); Virginia Act of…
1Opinion of the Court
JUDGE PAYNTER
delivered the opinion oe the court.
The reservoir, boiler house, and engine house of the appellant are situated upon the land in dispute. .The appellees claim that the land in contest is covered by patents as follows: One of which was issued to James Farmer, July 19, 1826; one to Reuben Gibson, September 3, 1823; one to YVilliam Beard, No. 15,348, February 1, 1832; and one to,William Beard, No: 15,349, February 1, 1832. It is claimed by the appellees that the bodies of land covered by the patents adjoin, constituting a contiguous boundary. Appellant claims the land in contest is…
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