Moody v. Cates

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Robert and Betty Moody and Sharon Cates1 own adjoining lots in the Bud Isaiah Lake Subdivision in Itawamba County, Mississippi. This dispute arose over an action brought by the Moodys against Sharon to quiet and confirm title regarding an area encompassing the boundary line dividing their properties. The Chancery Court of Itawamba County ruled that the Moodys had gained ownership by adverse possession of a portion of the disputed property, originally owned by Sharon. The extent of the property awarded to the Moodys is at issue in the instant appeal. The…