Baker v. Lessee of Swan

This was an action of ejectment brought by the appellees against the appellant, for a tract of land in Allegany county, called “Skipwith,” and which was patented to Gen’l John Swan, by the State, in 1803.

The appellees claim under the title of Gen’l Swan, and succeeded in asserting that title in the trial below as against the appellant, the tenant in possession, who relied alone upon adversary possession to defeat the right of the appellees.

The appellant pleaded not guilty, and took defence on warrant; and in the execution of the warrant various locations were made under instructions of the…