Case ID: mass_2/html/0401-02.html
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

The Inhabitants of the Second Parish in Wells versus James Osborn & Al.
    In ejectment, the defendant disclaims a part of the land demanded, and defends the remainder. The jury find for the defendant as to the part defended by him, and that he was in possession of the part disclaimed by him. The plaintiff shall recover his costs.
    Ejectment for certain lands in Wells. The defendants pleaded a disclaimer of a part of the land, and not guilty as to the residue Issue was joined on both pleas, and the jury returned their verdict for the defendants on the issue of not guilty, and, as to the part disclaimed, that the defendants were in possession of the same at the commencement of the action.
    The plaintiffs moved for costs, which was opposed by the defendants.
    
      
      Wallingford and Emery for the plaintiffs.
    
      Mellen and Thomas for the defendants.
   By the Court.

Let judgment be entered for the plaintiffs, foi possession of the land disclaimed in the defendants’ plea, and for costs.