Livesay v. Keaton

MATHERNE, Judge.

The plaintiff sues to clear his title to 137 acres of land on which he lives in Loudon County, Tennessee, alleging title by prescription as against the defendants who are tenants in common with the plaintiff. Also, the plaintiff claims title under the theories of resulting and constructive trusts. At the close of the plaintiff’s proof, the chancellor sustained the defendant’s motion to dismiss, and the plaintiff appeals that decision.

By deed, dated October 31, 1936, the plaintiff’s father and mother, P. H. and Nela Livesay, purchased the land for $2500. The plaintiff is one of…