Brauer v. Adams

Adams filed a petition in the circuit court under §§ 8-836 and 8-837, Virginia Code, 1950, against the Brauers, praying for the establishment of the true boundary line between his farm known as “Spring Hill” and the Brauer farm, known as “Turkey Hill”. In their answer the Brauers joined in the prayer of the petition.

A jury was empanelled for the purpose of determining the issue and by its verdict established the line in accordance with the theory advanced by the Brauers. On motion of Adams the jury’s verdict was set aside and an order entered establishing the line contended for by Adams, from…