Etheridge v. Wescott

The record in this case presents 120 assignments of error. Obviously, we will not consider them seriatim. We think, however, the appeal may be disposed of by a consideration of the following questions :

1. Was it competent for a witness on behalf of the plaintiffs to testify that certain deeds in Etheridge’s chain of title covered the lands in dispute?

2. Did the court err in failing to submit an issue as to the title of the lands claimed by the plaintiff Etheridge?

3. Was it error to give peremptory instructions on the issues submitted in light of the evidence adduced in the trial?

4. Did the…