Jones v. Devereux
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Before Aedrich, J., Richland, June, 1911. Action by R. O. Jones against J. F. Devereux. Defendant appeals. cites: Issue of title is only triable by jury: 53 S. C. 338; 33 S. C. 393; 38 S. C. 533; 31 S. C. 365. cite: Plat showing extent of claim is admissible: 1 Brev. 546; 1 Spears 183; 14 S. C. 543; 16 S. C. 133; 48 S. C. 473.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was deliver-ered by
Mr. Chibs' Justice Gary.
The plaintiff alleges, that he is the owner of the land described in the complaint, upon which the defendant has trespassed, for which he demands damages, and seeks equitable relief by way of injunction, to prevent further trespasses.
The defendant answered the complaint, setting forth his sources of title, and claiming title by adverse possession.
The jury rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff with damages, and the defendant appealed upon exceptions, the first of which is as follows:
1 “That his Honor erred in admitting…
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