Inman v. Morris

Mississippi Supreme Court
Inman v. Morris, 63 Miss. 347 (Miss. 1885)
Cooper

Inman v. Morris

Opinion of the Court

Cooper, C. J.,

delivered the opinion of the court.

It is manifest by the evidence that the possession of the defendant was adverse to the plaintiffs, and under such circumstances an action for use and occupation does not lie. Newberg & Anderson v. Cowan, 62 Miss. 570; 4 Waite’s Actions & Defenses 270.

Judgment affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
B. R. Inman v. F. J. Morris
Cited By
1 case
Status
Published
Syllabus
Use and Occupation. Action for adverse possession. An action for use and occupation cannot be maintained against a person who holds possession adversely to plaintiff.