Smith v. Albritton

Two of these cases, Smith v. Albritton and Wemple v. Albritton, were originally actions for slander of the title of lands occupied by Smith and Wemple, respectively. 'The two other cases, Giauque v. Albritton and Frost-Johnson Lumber Co. v. Albritton, were brought to test the title to lands claimed by the plaintiffs, respectively, and by the defendant, but not occupied or possessed by either party. Such suits are authorized by the Act 38 of 1908. In answer to the suits of Smith and Wemple, the defendant asserted title to the land, converting each suit into a petitory action. The four cases…