Couch v. Adams
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Pulaski Circuit Court, Second Division; Guy Fulh, J udge; The undisputed testimony shows that appellant acquired title by full seven years adverse possession, and a verdict should have been directed for him. 87 Ark. 168; 104 Id. 274; 100 Id. 71; 92 Id. 321; 101 Id. 409 ; 56 Id. 50, 255. The ease was properly submitted to the jury.
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Appeal from Pulaski Circuit Court, Second Division; Guy Fulh, J udge; The undisputed testimony shows that appellant acquired title by full seven years adverse possession, and a verdict should have been directed for him. 87 Ark. 168; 104 Id. 274; 100 Id. 71; 92 Id. 321; 101 Id. 409 ; 56 Id. 50, 255. The ease was properly submitted to the jury. Ill Arik. 604; 80 Id. 190; 82 Id. 89. The evidence fails to show possession, open, continuous, hostile, exclusive, and coupled with cm intent to hold adversely to the true owner. 97 Ark. 33, 36; 95 Id. 144.
1Opinion of the CourtHart, J.
This is an action in ejectment instituted by appellee against appellant to recover a tract of land 12% feet wide by 141 feet long in the city of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. In June, 1914, .appellant purchased lots one and two, block 16, Worthen and Brown Addition to the city of Little Rock, and in December, 1911, appellee purchased lots three and four, block 16, of the s.ame addition. Each has a perfect chain of title from a common source. This is the second appeal in the case. On the former appeal the court reversed the judgment because there was a directed verdict in favor of…
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