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Hawkins's Lessee v. Middleton & Beane

2 Md. 119 (1785) · Court of Appeals of Maryland
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Marks of possession laid down may be proved, but no proof can be admitted of possession of a particular part, unless it is located. That a survey was in the nature of a view, and a witness on a view would point out the precise spot. (a) The above ease is taken from the notes of the Hon. Jeremiah Town» ley Chase* now Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals.