Craig v. Austin

This is an action of ejectment for a lot in the town of Port William, claimed by the lessor (plaintiff in error,) under a deed from one Gatewood, in 1830.

rant was in possession of the lot, in 1811, “ claiming by 7 7 A 7 ,. _ _ __ . purchase, under Gatewood ; ana that Tarrant transferred After a regular deduction of title from the trustees to Gatewood had been shewn, the record states, that evidence was introduced conducing to prove, that one Tar-the possession to Lance; and Lance to Chipp, and Chipp to one Searcy.

*518If was also proved, that Searcy, being still in the possession of the lot, in…