Dulce Realty Co. v. Staed Realty Co.
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from St. Louis City Circuit Court. — Hon. Moses N. Sale, Judge. (1) Open, notorious, adverse and continuous possession of land for ten years confers title on the person holding such possession. This has been decided so often by this court, and has become, so well recognized as a rule of law in this State, that a citation of cases is unnecessary.
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Appeal from St. Louis City Circuit Court. — Hon. Moses N. Sale, Judge. (1) Open, notorious, adverse and continuous possession of land for ten years confers title on the person holding such possession. This has been decided so often by this court, and has become, so well recognized as a rule of law in this State, that a citation of cases is unnecessary. Fugate v. Pierce, 49 Mo. 441; Bradley v. West, 60 Mo. 40; Scanned. v. Soda Fountain Co., 161 Mo. 618; Franklin v. Cunningham, 187 Mo. 195; Brewing Co. v. Payne, 197 Mo. 422; Adam v. Gossom, 228 Mo. 578; Long v. Coal & I. Co., 233 Mo. 740. On…
1Opinion of the Court
ROY, C.
— This is a proceeding in the circuit court of the city of St. Louis to enjoin the construction of a building on an alleged private alley, and to compel the removal of one already constructed.
Pending the suit and before the trial the building in contemplation by the defendant at the beginning of the suit was constructed.
*422There was a decree for plaintiff requiring the demolition of both structures, and restraining any future obstructions to the alley. Defendant has appealed.
The land in- controversy is located in city block 190, bounded north by Chestnut street between Eighth and Ninth…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Fugate v. PierceSupreme Court of Missouri · 1872
- Bradley v. WestSupreme Court of Missouri · 1875
- Wiggins v. . McClearyNew York Court of Appeals · 1872
- Bowman v. LeeSupreme Court of Missouri · 1871
- Heckescher v. CooperSupreme Court of Missouri · 1907
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3Cited by5 opinions
- Franck Bros., Inc. v. RoseSupreme Court of Missouri · 1957
- Farmers Drainage Dist. v. Sinclair Refining Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1953
- Howard v. WrightNevada Supreme Court · 1914
- United States v. 11.06 ACRES OF LAND, ETC.District Court, E.D. Missouri · 1950
- M. H. Siegfried Real Estate, Inc. v. RenfrowMissouri Court of Appeals · 1979