Moss v. Anderson

Opinion of the Court, delivered by

Scott, Judge.

This was an action of ejectment, brought by John An*338derson against Mark Moss. Anderson derived title to the land in dispute from Roger Cagle, who claimed it by settle* ment and cultivation prior to the 20th December, 1803, under the acts of congress of the 2d March, 1805, and 13th June, 1812. Cagle?s claim was confirmed to him, or his legal representatives, by the act of congress of the 4th July, 1836. Mark Moss, the defendant below, derived title to the land in conü'oversy, from his father, Wm. Moss, who likewise claimed by settlement and…