Sherrill v. Sandlin

THOMAS, Justice.

The error assigned is the giving of the general affirmative charge requested in writing by the plaintiff.

The complaint as amended was for statutory ejectment of the whole interest in and possession of the lands as described in the last amendment.

Appellee’s only claim of title was by virtue of two tax sales, viz., on May 25, 1925, and June 16, 1924, at which Randolph Sandlin was the purchaser and which land he thereafter conveyed to appellee. -

The suit was begun on February 16, 1935, more than ten years from the date of purchase.

Defendants pleaded the general issue and the…