Matthews v. Barker

CAVANAH, District Judge.

The plaintiff seeks to quiet title to certain lands and enjoin defendants from interfering with his possession and for the recovery of $12,000 as damages for the wrongful interference with plaintiff’s use and control of the lands.

The defendants file both a demurrer and motion to dismiss and as this being a suit in equity to quiet title, the motion to dismiss should be considered and the contention of the parties disposed of on the complaint and motion. Jurisdiction of the court is questioned by the defendants, as it is urged that the court has no jurisdiction of the…