Neill v. Ward

This is an action brought under G. L. 6956 for alleged trespass and cutting standing timber on plaintiff’s close described as lot 59 in the first division of lots in the town of Moretown. The defendant admitted entering the land in dispute and cutting standing timber thereon, but claimed title in himself both to the land and timber.

There was a trial by jury and a general and special verdict for the plaintiff. The defendant took exceptions during the trial to the admission and exclusion of evidence and to the court’s charge to the jury, and, after verdict and before judgment, moved that the…