West Seattle Land & Improvement Co. v. Novelty Mill Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mount, J.

— The appellant brought this action in the lower court to eject the respondent from the possession of certain real estate upon which is situated a flouring mill and other valuable property. The complaint alleges title in appellant and right of possession, and that the respondent wrongfully withholds possession from appellant. The answer denies the allegations of the complaint, and for a first affirmative defense alleges title, possession, and right of possession in respondent; for a second affirmative defense alleges facts which respondent…