Joy v. Stump

This is an action of ejectment, which, under the direction of the court, resulted in a verdict and judgment for the defendant, from which judgment this appeal is taken. The title upon which the plaintiff sought to recover was one founded entirely upon the statute of limitations; and to establish such title he sought to prove, first, That those under whom he claimed entered into the possession of the premises in controversy under a deed which described the same ; second, Sundry mesne conveyances purporting to convey title to the grantees respectively named therein, down to the plaintiff; and,…