Fyffe v. Fyffe

This was an action of ejectment, brought by John P. Fyffe, against Mary Fyffe, to recover eighty acres of land, in Lawrence county. A trial was had before a jury, which resulted in a verdict and judgment in favor of the defendant, and the plaintiff appealed.

Both parties claim title under one and the same deed. The deed was executed oncthe 8th day of October, 1870, by William J. Mayo, and Bosaline Mayo, his wife, and conveys the premises to John P. Fyffe. It is claimed by the plaintiff that he is the John P. Fyffe named as grantee in the deed. On the other hand, defendant claims that her…