Hayes v. Ricard

The record in this case presents for decision the question whether the evidence is sufficient to entitle the plaintiffs to go to the jury on the issues of (1) their ownership, (2) their right to possession of the lands described in Exhibit “A” attached to the complaint.

As in all actions in the nature of ejectment, the plaintiffs, in order to prevail, must show ownership and right to possession. If, in addition, they seek to recover a monetary judgment, they must show wrongful possession and the amount of damages resulting therefrom. The law recognizes a number of ways in which a plaintiff may…