Supreme Court of the United States February 18, 1861 (Foote v. Egery)

Mr. Justice CAMPBELL

delivered the opinion of the court.

The plaintiff, claimed in the District Court two leagues and oue-half of land in the county of Refugio, in the State of Texas, which were in. the possession of the defendants. The defendant answured the claim by asserting title under grants from the State of Texas, and by the operation of the statutes of limitation.