Godwin v. Smith

McOLENDON, O. j.

Suit by Smith and others against Godwin for 92 acres of land. Godwin, in addition to defensive pleas, sought to recover the value of improvements alleged to have been made by him in good faith. Judgment for Smith et al. upon a directed verdict. Appeal by Godwin.

Tbe only issue presented in tbe appeal is whether tbe evidence will support a finding that Godwin’s possession was in good faith within the meaning of R. S. art. 7393.

The entire evidence upon this subject consists of the testimony of Godwin and his wife, from which the following appears:

Bristow, Mrs. Godwin’s father,…