Mitchell v. . Freeman

Tbe plaintiff sold tbe land in controversy, 20 acres, to J. B. Ruffin for tbe sum of $60 upon a parol conditional sale under wbicb be entered into possession in 1882. In March, 1909, tbe children of J. B. Ruffin, be being dead, conveyed a tract of land to tbe defendant Freeman, within tbe boundaries of wbicb were embraced tbe 20 acres in controversy. There are several exceptions, but tbe only one that requires consideration is tbe defense of tbe statute of limitations.

Tbe plaintiff executed no conveyance or written agreement to convey, to J. B. Ruffin or bis heirs. Ruffin entered into…