Mole v. Folk

Citations

• 45 S.C. 265
• 22 S.E. 882
• 1895 S.C. LEXIS 33

Syllabus

<p>1. EXCEPTION. — An exception alleging that the judgment “is entirely contrary to the facts and the law, ’ ’ is too general to be considered on appeal.</p> <p>2. Adverse Possession — Cotenants—Ouster-Case Distinguished. The adverse possession of lands by one cotenant for the statutory period after ouster gives the possessor a good fee simple title. Storm v. Fitts, 38 S. C., 393, distinguished.</p> <p>3. Judgment — Verdict.—The judgment of a Circuit Judge on a question of title to land, heard by consent, must be treated as the verdict of a jury, and presupposes the finding of' every fact necessary to give it effect.</p>