Peterson v. Weissbein

Belcher, C. C.

—This action was brought to recover possession of two hundred and forty acres of land situate in Nevada County. The complaint alleged the plaintiff’s ownership of the demanded premises, and his ouster therefrom by the defendants, in September, 1885. The answer denied the plaintiff’s ownership, admitted the defendants’ possession, and then set up a further defense as follows: —

“Defendants allege that ever since the twenty-sixth day of December, 1883, they have been the owners of the said premises, and entitled to the possession thereof; that up to November, 1882, plaintiff was…