Berry v. . Cedar Works

Civil action. The issues were answered as follows:

"1. Are plaintiffs owners and entitled to possession of the lands described in the complaint? Answer: `Yes.'

"2. Did defendant Richmond Cedar Works wrongfully and unlawfully trespass upon same? Answer: `Yes.'

"3. What damage, if any, has plaintiff sustained? Answer: `One cent.'"

Judgment for plaintiffs; appeal by defendant. The action was brought to recover damages for alleged trespass, but as the defendant admitted possession and the removal of timber, the controversy was practically confined to the first issue. The plaintiffs introduced a grant…