Hayes v. Bernard

This was an action of ejectment in the Circuit Court of Henry County, brought by the plaintiffs in error, against the defendant in error, to recover the possession of the west half of the north-east quarter of section one, (1) in township seventeen, (17) north of range two, (2) east of the fourth principal meridian, situate in Henry County. - The declaration was filed May 11, 1860, and claimed the fee in the premises. .

At October term, 1860, the defendant pleaded the general issue, and a special plea denying his possession of the premises. Issue was joined by plaintiff and a trial had by…