Hunt v. Cassity

Opinion of the Court by

Morris, Commissioner

Affirming.

Appellant, plaintiff below, filed Ms petition in equity against Joe Cassity, and by an amendment made Pinkard Alley defendant, alleging that they were cutting and removing timber on lands to which Hunt claimed title. Hunt alleged that he was the owner and in possession of the 45 acres, and that Cassity was claiming to be the owner, thus slandering Ms title. The petition sought recovery of damages to the extent of $130, and quieting of title.

Answer controverted, and alleged that Cassity was the owner of 405 acres of land lying in Bath and…