Cowen v. Driscoll Construction Co.

The Driscoll Construction Company, as plaintiff, brought an action in the nature of ejectment against James 8. Cowen and his wife, as defendants, to recover six city lots in the city of Pueblo. A jury was waived. Finding’s and judgment went for the plaintiff, and the defendants now prosecute error.

The complaint is in the usual form and alleges the plaintiff’s ownership and right of possession.

The answer contains a general denial. It also, in a so-called further defense, affirmatively alleges that a tax deed was issued by the county treasurer of Pueblo county to the defendant James S. Cowen on…