Willis v. Whayne

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

This is a forcible detainer proceeding brought by appellee, D. M. Whayne, against appellants, Henry Willis and J. S. Willis, to recover posession of a tract of about fifty acres of land.' The action was first tried before the county judge, who held that appellants were guilty of forcible detainer. On traverse to the circuit court, the same judgment was entered: Prom that judgment this appeal is prosecuted.

*195Many years ago, one Ezekiel Fleming owned a large body of land in McLean county, lying on the waters of Cypress creek. On…