Gravley v. Crooke

Hall, Justice.

Louise Holcombe, the executrix of H. M. Adams’ estate, and Raymond Crooke brought an action in ejectment against Ewell Gravley. All parties in this land line case claim title from a common grantor, H. M. Adams. In 1964, Adams deeded a portion of the tract to Gravley. In 1971, Mrs. Adams deeded a portion of the tract to Raymond Crooke. A portion of the tract remains in the Adams’ estate. The jury found for plaintiffs, and appellant’s motions for either judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial were denied. We affirm.

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