Barton v. Osborn

Suit for a forcible detainer, brought by Osborn against Barton, on the 3d of March, 1840, before two justices of the peace. The complaint filed is, in-substance, as follows: “That Osborn purchased of Barton a certain tract of land, situate, &c., (particularly described); *that Osborn was to have possession on the 25th of December, 1839; and that Barton held and still holds the possession, by force and strong hand, wrongfully and unjustly.” Judgment before the justices of restitution, and that the plaintiff recover his costs. Appeal by the defendant to the Circuit Court. Motion by the…