Bain v. . State

This action begun in this court under article-four, section nine, of the amended constitution.

In their complaint the plaintiffs allege title in themselves-to one fourth part of the lands used and occupied by “ The-Insane Asylum of North Carolina,” and their prayer is, that this court will cause the facts connected with their title to-be ascertained and reported to the general assembly of the-state, with a recommendation that the state shall purchase their several interests in the lands and make compensation to them for its use and occupation.

The Attorney General appearing for the state at…