Chestine Land Corp. v. Schuler

This is a petitory action, in which the plaintiff relies on a record title and prescription of ten and thirty years. It alleges that the defendant is in the actual physical possession of the property, without title,' or right to remain therein; and prays that it be decreed the true and lawful owner of the property and entitled to the full and undisturbed possession thereof.

The defendant answered, alleging ownership of the land by virtue of a homestead entry under the laws of the United States. He further averred that, after having entered the land and taken possession thereof, he made…