Black v. Patel

Neighboring landowners brought an action against Jagdish and Usha Patel claiming superior title to a portion of property Dr. Abraham Karrottukunnel conveyed to the Patels by general warranty deed. The Patels commenced a third-party action against Dr. Karrottukunnel. Although Dr. Karrottukunnel participated in the defense, he refused to defend the action in its entirety. The master-in-equity ruled in favor of the Patels, concluding the plaintiffs failed to establish superior title. In a separate order, the master ruled the Patels could recover their costs from Dr. Karrottukunnel, but not their…