Nelson v. City of Omaha

This was an action of ejectment brought by the city of Omaha against Charles Nelson in the district court of Douglas county. The property in controversy is part of a public street, but Nelson claims to have acquired title to it by adverse possession. At the trial, however, he did not attempt to make good his claim. The case was submitted to the jury on the evidence of the plaintiff and, in accordance with the instructions of the court, a verdict was given in its favor. Seeking to reverse the judgment rendered on the verdict, the defendant brings the record here for review, alleging as error…