Parr v. Newby

Henry, Associate Justice.—

Appellant instituted this suit to try the title to and for the possession of a house and lot in the city of Paris.

John Hewby disclaimed title, alleging that he was in possession as the tenant of George Killingsworth, who made himself a party defendant, and pleaded “not guilty.” The cause was tried without a jury and judg*469ment rendered for the defendants. The court reduced to writing its findings of fact substantially as follows:

That George Killingsworth acquired title to the land before he married and rented it to Newby, reserving one room of the house, which he…