Barges v. . Hogg

An alien cannot maintain ejectment or any action for the recovery of a freehold. Aliens are not allowed to acquire real property; but if an alien has purchased real property, and is in possession of it, the purchase is good, and will be for the benefit of the public whenever the State thinks proper to exert its right by causing an office to be found; but before such advantage is taken, no individual can interfere with the freehold and violate the possession of the alien purchaser. His possession is lawful as to all persons but the State, and he may demand damage for the violation of it, in a…