Fletcher v. City of New York

This is an action of ejectment, the land affected lying in and forming a part of what is now known as Forrest Park, and at present owned by the city of New York.

The plaintiff bases his title upon certain ancient town allotments, and further claims to have proved a prima facie case by showing possession of the property under a collateral chain originating in the same *110grantor, and he asserts that he has definitely and accurately located the boundaries of the land claimed so as to include the premises in question.

The defendant contends that the plaintiff has failed to make out a prima facie…