The action of ejectment may be maintained in all cases where the plaintiff is legally entitled to the possession of the premises. History: C.L. 1897, § 2685 (250), added by Laws 1907, ch. 107, § 1 (250); Code 1915, § 4360; C.S. 1929, § 105-1801; 1941 Comp., § 25-801; 1953 Comp., § 22-8-1.