Davis v. Drummond

Citations

• 68 Fla. 471
• 67 So. 99

Syllabus

<p>1. Where the evidence in an action of forcible entry and detainer, tends to show a bona fide peaceful possession and a forcible ouster of the plaintiff, and there is no showing whatever that the defendant had been in possession, or that he claimed any right or interest in the land at or prior to the plaintiff’s peaceful entry, it is material error to direct a verdict for the defendant.</p> <p>2. In actions for forcible entry, title deeds may be put in evidence when the possession of a part of the land is shown, for the purpose of showing the boundaries or the extent of the possession claimed.</p>