Bringhurst v. Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad

The plaintiff brought ejectment, claiming title in fee to the parcel of land described in his declaration. He did not show actual possession or occupancy, but depended entirely upon paper title, which he showed beyond question to an undivided half of the premises. He failed to prove title to the other undivided half.

The land in dispute is in the possession and occupation of defendant as a track for railroad purposes. Prior to 1881, the Bay View, Little Traverse & Mackinac Eailroad Company constructed its road upon and over the land in question, and had actual possession thereof. While so in…