48 Ga. 332 | Ga. | 1873
The whole idea of this law is based upon the conduct of the father — that he has for seven years allowed the son to keep his land without paying rent, and has claimed, for all that time, no-dominion over it. And the presumption of gift and conveyance of title is clearly made to depend upon the continuance for seven years of these things. If, during one of the years, rent was paid, or if for but once during the period the father claims and the child acknowledges dominion, the presumption does not obtain. How can this state of facts exist, unless the father be alive for the whole period?
Judgment affirmed.