Medlock v. Jones
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Conway Circuit Court; A. B. Priddy, Judge; The court erred in refusing to direct a verdict for defendant. To uphold a verdict on appeal there must be evidence to support it. 118 Ark. 249. A new trial will be ordered where a verdict is directly against the evidence. 21 Ark. 468; 24 Ark. 224; 70 Ark. 385; 79 Ark. 608; 28 Ark. 550; 34 Ark. 632; 39 Ark. 491. Possession of one co-tenant under common title is presumed to be for the benefit of all, and if he wishes to…
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Appeal from Conway Circuit Court; A. B. Priddy, Judge; The court erred in refusing to direct a verdict for defendant. To uphold a verdict on appeal there must be evidence to support it. 118 Ark. 249. A new trial will be ordered where a verdict is directly against the evidence. 21 Ark. 468; 24 Ark. 224; 70 Ark. 385; 79 Ark. 608; 28 Ark. 550; 34 Ark. 632; 39 Ark. 491. Possession of one co-tenant under common title is presumed to be for the benefit of all, and if he wishes to hold adversely he must bring notice to them of such adverse holding; the statute begins to run from the receipt of such…
1Opinion of the CourtHumphreys, J.
Appellee instituted suit in ejectment against appellant in the Conway Circuit Court to recover possession of one-third of the west half of the southwest quarter of section 15, township 6 north, range 15 west, in said county, alleging, in substance, that she was the owner of the entire tract, and that said appellant wrongfully claimed to be the owner of a one-third in7 terest therein, and unlawfully took possession thereof. Appellee alleged ownership of a one-third interest in said real estate by patent from the government and ownership of the other two-thirds interest by adverse possession…
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