Cook v. Wood

Decided May 15, 1821

Supreme Court of South Carolina · decided 1821-05-15

TRESPASS to try titles. — Greenville district. The plaintiffs produced a grant to Alexander Ray, of whom they were the heirs, dated 1783. The defendant relied on a grant to Moses Wood, the deceased husband of the defendant, dated 1784, and possession from 1794, The plaintiffs in reply proved that Alex. Ray died about 1797, leaving the plaintiffs minors, who brought this action immediately after they all came of age.

Decided 1821-05-15

Mr. justice Colcock:

¶1I concur that the action"did stop the running of the statute ; but, independent of that the minority of the plaintiffs protected them. I do not even think that the doctrine on which it is contended Faysoux & Prather can be supported can apply to this case. ■

Justices Richardson and Gantt, concurred with Justice Colcock. ■ .