Stanton v. Thompson

— The petition in this case is in two counts — the first, ejectment for lot 12 in block 16 in Goodrich’s addition to Kansas City; the second, under old section- 656, now Revised Statutes 190-9, section 25-35, as amended, to try and determine title.

The joint answer alleges that Levy is owner and in lawful possession of the lot; that his co-defendants are his tenants; and that plaintiff has been guilty of laches barring recovery. By way of “cross bill,” it then alleges that Levy acquired the property in good faith, constructed improvements (a house and barn) thereon, of a given value, which…