Keith v. Kennard

The petitioners, to establish their right to registration, relied on title by prescription as well as by grant. The proof of title by grant required an examination of ancient records, surveys and plans covering more than two centuries; and in the first request the respondent asked the judge* to rule that “The petitioners have failed to establish that they are the owners in fee of the property described in the petition.. It was refused, and in so far as title by grant is involved the questions raised by the refusal would compel a lengthy review of the evidence, portions of which were admitted…