Welch v. Carter

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Beease.

This action was commenced on or about February 19, 1927, to enjoin the defendant from trespassing upon a tract of land in Marion County, containing 52^4 acres, and for damages for cutting and removing certain timber therefrom. The plaintiff alleges that she is seized and possessed of said tract of land. The defendant duly answered, interposing a general denial; pleaded the statutes of limitation; and alleged (1) that he is the lawful owner and in possession of two tracts of land in said county, containing 87.25 acres, (2) that he had…