District of Columbia v. Robinson

This is an action for damages which was brought by Conway Kohinson against the District of Columbia, for certain alleged trespasses on his land called the “ Yineyard.” The trespasses consisted in breaking and entering his close and digging a trench 386. feet long, 33 feet wide and 14 feet deep, and carrying away 4683.cubic yards of gravel. The grounds of action were presented in several counts. The District pleaded the general issue. and the statute of limitations. The plaintiff joined issue on the first plea, and demurred to the second. No disposition was made of the demurrer until February…