Cornell v. Gobin

Defendant is not entitled to affirmative relief where no such relief is asked for by way of cross-complaint or counterclaim. Powers v. Van Dyke, 117 P. 797.

Where no legal title is shown in either party, one showing prior possession in himself or grantors has better right. Plaintiff in ejectment may recover against defendant having no better right and who relies solely on later possession or entry. 15 Cyc. 30; Staininger v. Andrews, 4 Nev. 59.

Possession of grantor inures to successor. Southerland, Pl. Pr. 6301.

Right to government land cannot be initiated by trespass. Short v. Read, 30 Nev.…