Horne v. Cox

Taylor, Justice.

This appeal arises out of an action brought in the Court of Common Pleas for Horry County for partition of certain land located therein, it being alleged that plaintiff and the defendants were tenants in common in same. Defendants, by answer, denied plaintiff had any interest in the property. Upon trial, the only issue was that of title.

Defendants made timely motions for nonsuit and directed verdict which were refused; and plaintiff, upon completion of the testimony, moved for a directed verdict, which was granted. Thereafter, defendants moved for a new trial upon grounds that…