Henderson v. Bennett
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Before Benet, J., Bamberg, Action by Rosa L. Henderson and others against Abe Bennett and others. From verdict for plaintiffs and judgment thereon, defendants appeal. cite: On first question: 153 N. Y., 428; 105 Cal'., 680; 98 Cal., 644; Code, 146; 17 W. Va., 1; 31 W. Va., 142; 26 S. C., 480. On the second question: 38 S. C., 529; 2 Bail., 104; 3 McC., 66; 2 Rich., 401; 38 S. W. R., 133. cite: On Hrst question: Code, 144; 16 S. C., 276; 22 S. C., 276; 25 S. C., 385. On the…
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Before Benet, J., Bamberg, Action by Rosa L. Henderson and others against Abe Bennett and others. From verdict for plaintiffs and judgment thereon, defendants appeal. cite: On first question: 153 N. Y., 428; 105 Cal'., 680; 98 Cal., 644; Code, 146; 17 W. Va., 1; 31 W. Va., 142; 26 S. C., 480. On the second question: 38 S. C., 529; 2 Bail., 104; 3 McC., 66; 2 Rich., 401; 38 S. W. R., 133. cite: On Hrst question: Code, 144; 16 S. C., 276; 22 S. C., 276; 25 S. C., 385. On the second question: Rice, 64; 9 Rich., 389; 2 Rich., 539; 3 Strob., 470; 2 Bail., 104; 2 N. & McC., 38; 6 Rich., 72. Action…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
Mr. Justice Jones.
The Circuit Court having rendered judgment for damages for the trespasses alleged in the complaint, it is now sought to reverse the same on exceptions which raise practically two questions: 1. Whether the Circuit Court had jurisdiction to try this case in Bamberg County, when the defendants all reside in Colleton County ? 2. Whether in an action for trespass on real estate the defendant under a mere general denial may introduce evidence in justification of the entry?
1 As to the first question, we think the Court had jurisdiction. It…
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