Abbott Supply Company v. Shockley

Herrmann, J.:

This ejectment action involves the title of land on Fenwick Island. Directly involved is a small parcel of land but indirectly involved is the title of most of the property on the Island, including hundreds of residences. See Supplee v. Eckert, Del. Ch., 120 A. 2d 718.

The plaintiff claims title to the land here involved and brings this action against the Shockley defendants who are in possession. The plaintiff’s claim is contested by the Eckert defendants who also claim title and who have been permitted to intervene to defend against the plaintiff’s claim.

The following facts are…