WOODWARD v. BROWN AND WIFE


38 U.S. 1 (1839)

13 Pet. 1

CLEMENT WOODWARD, PLAINTIFF IN ERROR, vs. JAMES BROWN, AND SARAH JANE, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANTS IN ERROR.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Brent, for the defendants in error.

Coxe, for the plaintiff in error.


Mr. Justice M'LEAN delivered the opinion of the Court. After stating the case: —

The counsel for the plaintiffs contend, that the ruling of the Court was erroneous, and that the declaration is essentially defective.

It appears from the bill of exceptions, that the plaintiffs not only proved title, but also that the defendant entered into the possession of the premises under their title, as tenant. These facts...

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