Wilmington,

May Term, 1805.

#### Larkins vs. Miller.

hPHE defendant's fence included about a quarter of an rere oE the laud in question ; the rest of the field enclosed by the fence, belonged to another tract.

Hall, Jcfege.

The possession of this quarter of an acre, is the possession of all the disputed tract of whxch.it is a part; such possession will prevent the running of the act of limitations against the defendant. Both parties have colour of title under different grants and deeds, and the perfect title is in him who hac had the requisite possession.

The plaintiff suffered a nonsuit.