McGilberry v. Belcher
Supreme Court of Alabama
1Opinion of the Court
This is an appeal from a judgment entered in two actions, consolidated for trial involving disputed ownership of lands which Annie Belle McGilberry claims to be hers by adverse possession. The judgment held that Brady Belcher was the owner and the McGilberrys appeal.
The issue presented for review is whether the judgment entered, after ore tenus hearing of conflicting evidence, was fairly supported by credible evidence and not clearly erroneous or manifestly unjust. We affirm.
The issue of ownership was framed by the filing of an action of trespass against Gulf Lumber Company, a corporation, by…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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