Supreme Court of North Carolina March 3, 1920 (Hancock v. . Davis)

Brown, J.

The evidence shows that John E. Henry entered into possession of the lot in controversy prior to 1870, having no paper title thereto. He remained in possession up to his death in 1912. This action was commenced in 1917.

The lot was listed for taxes by John E. Henry in 1870, and sold for taxes on 7 January, 1871, and bid off in name of

W.

R. Henry, infant son of John E.