Patrick v. Young
Supreme Court of Florida
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Duval county. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Justice Westc^tt
delivered the opinion of the court.
This was an action of ejectment brought in the Circuit Court of the State of Florida for the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Duval county. The general issue was pleaded. After trial and verdict for the respondent Young, who was the plaintiff below, defendants moved for a new trial, which being denied, after judgment, this appeal was prosecuted.
The grounds upon which a reversal is sought are two:
First. Because the plaintiff failed to prove possession in either of the defendants.
Second. Because the verdict rendered was so vague, uncertain and…
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