Denson v. Gibson

This is an appeal from a judgment quieting title in complainants to certain real property located in Shelby County. We affirm.

Complainants initially filed suit against respondents pursuant to § 6-6-540, Code 1975, to quiet title in personam to 35.75 acres of wild, unoccupied land in Shelby County. The complaint as finally amended described 49.52 acres.

Respondents' motion to dismiss was denied by the trial court. They then answered by disclaiming any interest in a portion of the 49.52 acres lying east of the mountain.

Respondents answered further by claiming to own the remaining land in fee…