Nelson v. Hardin

GARDNER, Justice.

Statutory ejectment by appellant against appellee for recovery of two and one-half acres of land specifically described by metes and bounds, and known as the “Old Walnut Grove College property.”

Plaintiff purchased this property from the trustees of the Walnut Grove College in 1924, and offered deeds in evidence tracing the title thereto as far back as 1891, and showing possession of the grantors.

The plea was the general issue, and that plaintiff made 'out a prima facie case for recovery cannot be seriously questioned.

Defendant was in possession of lands adjoining on the south…