Ellis v. Wren

This is an action in equity instituted by the owner-of a tract of land against the tenant in possession, asking that the latter be enjoined from hauling stone off the land and appropriating it to his own use. It is alleged, in substance, that the appellee (the tenant) has, from day to day, been hauling stone from the premises, and will continue to do so, causing great and irreparable injury to the estate unless prevented by the chancellor; that said stone is of great value to his land for building and fencing purposes, there being no timber upon it, and of more value to the appellant than it…