Johnson v. Clark

AVe are requested to review a judgment based on a directed verdict in favor of the defendants, Howard R. Clark and his wife, in an ejectment suit instituted against them by A.- V. Leonard Johnson.

The chains of title relied upon by the parties plaintiff and defendant originated in a deed conveying a three-fifths interest to Jessie v. Lamoreaux and a two-fif.hs interest to Bessie Johnston. These grantees took possession and retained it for many years. The defendants claimed title by devise from Bessie Johnston of her interest and by a deed from Jessie V. Lamoreaux in April, 1930, conveying the…