Matheny v. Allen

RobiNson, Judge: -

This action of ejectment was heard upon an agreed statement of facts, by the court, in lieu of a jury. The issue is so defined between the parties that both concede that a single question is involved; and, therefore, all matters not affecting this question are precluded from recital or consideration in this opinion. That question relates to a construction of the grant under which plaintiffs claim; and, abstractly, is this: Do calls in a grant or deed for trees as corners prevail over further call therein that a line between such trees is with an old established line of an…