White v. Hamlen

Andree Layton Roaf, Judge.

This appeal is from a summary judgment order quieting title to certain lands in appellee, J. H. Hamlen & Son Co. (hereinafter “Hamlen”). Appellants Vernon White and several neighboring property owners (hereinafter “White”) contend that genuine issues of material fact remain, thus making summary judgment inappropriate. We agree and reverse and remand.

The land at issue in this case is located on Hardin Island, a large island on the Arkansas River. Hamlen acquired title to a portion of the island in 1982. White and the other appellants own property located eastward and…