Peck v. Bemiss

Our first inquiry in this cause is, as to the character of the. action. Its character will be obvious upon a statement of the material aver-*161ments of the petition and answer. Peak, who brought suit in November, 1848, alleges that he is the owner of a tract of land in the parish of Madison, which he describes. He admits that the defendant is in possession, and prays that he be adjudged the lawful owner, placed in possession, and quieted in his title. The defendant answers that she is the lawful owner of the tract, alleges an open and undisputed possession since October, 1846, and recites her…