Summerill v. Hunt

Pboctok, C. C. J.

This action of ejectment was tried before a jury at the Salem Circuit and at the conclusion of the testimony there were cross motions for directed verdicts. At the court’s suggestion, both parties consented that the case be withdrawn from consideration of the jury and the case was submitted to the court on both the facts and the law. Hayes v. Kluge, 86 N. J. L. 657; 92 Atl. Rep. 358.

The evidence seems to be without dispute and the court finds the following to be the facts:

Garnett Summerill owned and was in possession of the premises in question, together with surrounding…