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      "Hoskins v. Byler, Administrator."
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      {
        "text": "Per Curiam.\nOne who acquires possession of lands ftom another, whether as agent or tenant, cannot withhold the possession, and, in an action of ejectment against him, put the plaintiff to proof of his title. The agreed statement of .facts shows that the appellee entered upon the lands as agent of the appellant; he is not entitled to hold against him, even though he may have no title.\nReverse and remand the cause, with instructions to render judgment for plaintiff for possession of the lands and ,$148.53 damages for detention thereof.",
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      "W. F. Pace for appellant.",
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    "head_matter": "Hoskins v. Byler, Administrator.\nDecided November 22, 1890.\nEjectment \u2014 Holding possession under another \u2014 Estoppel.\nOne who acquires possession of lands from another, whether as agent or tenant, cannot withhold the possession, and, in an action of ejectment against him, put the principal or landlord to proof of his title.\nAPPEAL from Marion Circuit Court.\nR. H. Powell, Judge.\nW. F. Pace for appellant.\nOne who enters lands as the agent or tenant of another, cannot deny his title. 28 Ark., 154j 1 Greenl. Ev., sec. 207; Story, Eq. Jur., sec. 833.\nEjectment may be maintained when plaintiff is legally entitled to the possession of the land. Mansf. Dig., sec. 2627; 14 Ark., 492; 41 Ark., 467.\nIf neither party shows title, then the prior possession will prevail. 43 Mo., 556; 41 Ark., 467.\nZ. M. Horton for appellee.\nOne holding legal title and out of possession must bring ejectment. 43 Ark., 28; 37 Ark., 644; 30 Ark., 579; 29 Ark., 476; 27 Ark., 414.\nPlaintiff must rely on the strength of his own title. Defendant\u2019s possession being presumed lawful, he need not show anything until plaintiff establishes some right to disturb him. 1 S. W. Rep., 72; 47Ark.,2iS; 47 Ark., 413; 19 Ark., 201.\nWhen plaintiff\u2019s title is denied he must show legal title and right of possession. 1 S. W. Rep., 72; 27 Ark., 632; 26 Ark., 423; 24 Ark., 401-439; 19 Ark., 201; Mansf. Dig., sec. 2627."
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