Powell v. Dorton

Powell, as plaintiff, filed this suit against Dorton, in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County. The petition is in two counts; first, to cancel a deed to a farm in Montgomery County; and, second, in ejectment and for damages for rents and profits. The trial court found the issues for plaintiff on both counts, and rendered judgment accordingly. The case is here for review on defendant's appeal from that judgment. The following is a correct statement of the pleadings, taken from respondent's brief:

"In the first count of plaintiff's petition plaintiff alleges that he entered into a written…