McVey v. Jemison

This action was brought to recover damages for trespass upon real estate. Plaintiff alleges that from January 1, 1914, to January 1, 1919, he was the lessee, in possession, and entitled to the possession, of 100 acres of land situated in Missoula county; that in September, 1918, the defendants wrongfully entered upon the land and plowed up and destroyed growing crops, to his damage in the sum of $400. *436The answer is a general denial. The cause was tried to the court sitting with .a jury, and resulted in a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $150. Upon application of defendants, the court granted…