Zinnerman v. Williams

Baker, CJ.:

Appellant instituted this action on July 15, 1946, to recover possession of ~ a lot and a house which had been practically rebuilt thereon in the town of Timmonsville, Florence County. The house was occupied by Sammie Phillips as the tenant of the respondent, Frank Williams.

The answer of the respondent, Frank Williams, sets up that he had been in possession of the premises either personally or by his tenants for more than ten consecutive years immediately preceding the institution of the action by the appellant, claiming them as his own: Pie relies upon the right of ownership and…