Dockery v. Zerkowsky

Appellees filed their amended bill in the chancery court of Adams County against appellants to remove clouds from and confirm their claim of title to forty-five acres of land in that county, the property rather extensively known as “Goat Castle,” and for possession thereof, and to recover rents for its use. Appellants demurred to the bill, assigning general and special demurrers. The demurrers were overruled and an appeal granted to settle the principles of the cause.

The questions are: Whether one out of possession claiming title to land may resort to a court of equity to. remove clouds;…