Newman v. Ashe

This is an action of ejectment, brought to recover a lot of land two hundred feet square, lying within the present corporate limits of the city of Knoxville. The plaintiffs having failed in the action, bring the cause to this court for revision. It is conceded that the land was formerly owned by Calvin Morgan, and both parties claim title through him. On the 6th of December, 1838, said Morgan .conveyed the lot in dispute to the mayor and Aldermen of Knoxville, for the purpose of erecting a reservoir thereon. This deed was duly registered. Ho reservoir was ever erected, however, and the city…