Lewis, Wilson & Hicks v. Durham

Opinion op the Coubt by

Judge Miller

— Reversing.

The appellee, Durham, sue'd' the- appellants. Lewis, Wilson & Hicks, in the- Rockcastle Circuit Court to recover damages for their unlawful and forcible entry npon 21 acres of land on the waters of Brush creek, which Durham claimed to own, and taking therefrom 786 saw-logs of'the alleged value of $3,318. The appellants answered, denying the ownership of Durham, and set up ownership of the land in themselves.

Appellants claim under a patent issued to- Elisha Parsons in 1850 for 100 acres of land, bounded as follows :

“Beginning at -two chestnuts…