Craig v. Secrist

This was an action, commenced by appellees, as plaintiffs, against the appellant, Alexander Craig, in his personal and not his representative character, as sole defendant, in the court below, for the recovery of certain real estate in Owen county, Indiana. Appellees’ complaint was in the ordinary form in such cases, and it was alleged therein that appellees were the owners in fee simple and entitled to the possession of the lands described therein, in said county; that appellant, Alexander Craig, then held possession of said lands without right, and for one year past has unlawfully kept…