Druse v. Wheeler

Campbell, Ch. J.

Plaintiff brought trespass guare clausum, etc., against defendants for breaking his close and committing various grievances, including, besides the removal of certain fences and sheds, an imprisonment of his person.

Defendants, under the general issue, gave notice of license, and also of title in a Baptist church, of which they were trustees, and as such did the acts in question.

It appeared that plaintiff owned a farm adjoining the church lot, and on the 26th day of November, 1867, entered *441into a contract, purporting to be with the trustees, whereby, as soon as the trustees…