Consolidation Coal Co. v. Friedline

Opinion by

Parker, J.,

This is an action of trespass for injuries to real property. The suit was brought by the plaintiff, claiming possession and title, against the defendant for wrongfully removing coal from plaintiff’s land. The parties by written stipulation waived the right of trial by jury and submitted the decision to the court below pursuant to the provisions of the Act of April 22, 1874, P. L. 109 (12 PS §688). The common pleas court found for the plaintiff and we find no error.

On July 27, 1901 Nelson J. Shaulis and wife, an alleged common source of title, conveyed to Oliver Hoblitzell…