Sparrow v. Hovey

This was an action of ejectment, and the defense relied upon was the Statute of Limitations.

I. Defendant having shown his possession for the requisite length of time, under tax titles which are now conceded to be invalid, was suffered to prove that the land was generally understood to be and called his, in the neighborhood. Exception was taken to this evidence, but we think it was competent. It tended to establish the notoriety of defendant’s possession, and claim of title; which were important facts in his defense.

II. The circuit judge was requested to instruct the jury that defendant to…