Dickson v. Marks

Voorhies, J. (Spofford, J. recused himself.)

This is a possessory action. *519The plaintiffs allege that they have been in the undisturbed and peaceable possession as owners of the land described in their petition since the year 1840, and for the last eleven years next preceding the filing of their petition ; that the defendant has violently and illegally taken possession of the same within the last three months, &c.

They therefore pray that the defendant may he condemned to return to them the possession of said land and to pay them rent and damages.

The answer contains a general denial and an…