Kapp v. Griffith

By the Court, Wallace, J.:

This was an action of ejectment, in which the defendant relied upon the Statute of Limitations, and judgment having been rendered in his favor, this appeal is taken from the judgment and from an order denying,the plaintiff’s motion for a new trial.

The title to the premises in controversy was vested in Mrs. Maria A. Toler, a married woman, by deed of gift to her from her father, made in 1854. In 1856 Edmonson, who claimed to have acquired her title, entered into the adverse possession of the premises, inclosed them with a fence, built a dwelling house, barn, and other…