Delogny v. Smith

The facts of this case are- fully stated in the opinion of the court, delivered by

Porter J.

The plaintiffs state, that they are the owners of two lots, in the Fauxbourg La Course, viz: nos. six and seven, in square seventy-four, having acquired tbe same, by donation from their father, and by inheritance from their mother. That the defendant, Smith, has taken possession of them, and refuses to give it up.

Smith pleaded the general denial, and averred, that he was the true and lawful proprietor of the lots in question, having *419purchased them from one Thomas Fitzwilliams. The answer concludes with…