Lane v. MIMS

Eishburne, Justice.

The plaintiff (appellant here) brought this action against the defendants alleging that he is the owner and in possession of a tract of land containing 547 acres, more or less, situate in Williamsburg County, and that the defendants were trespassing thereon and interfering with his peaceable possession. He alleged irreparable damage and prayed for an injunction.

By their answer, the defendants raised an issue of title to a portion of the above-mentioned tract of land, comprising about 100 acres; denied that they'were trespassing upon lands of the plaintiff, and alleged that…