Lorenz v. Hunt

This is an action for personal injuries. Plaintiff was given judgment and the defendant has appealed.

The defendant was a deputy sheriff at the time of the alleged injuries. April 15, 1924, he purchased about two acres of land on which there was a dwelling-house. The plaintiff and her husband were then in possession of the premises as tenants from month to month, and they continued in possession as such tenants until after the infliction of the injuries. The evidence shows that their possession was rightful and exclusive. Without their consent or permission the defendant put about 40 hogs on…