Estate of Billings v. Deadwood Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses

WUEST, Justice.

This is an appeal by the Deadwood Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses (Congregation) from a judgment finding it interfered with a contract to sell real property and did not acquire the property by adverse possession. Congregation also appeals the trial court’s denial of a new trial or judgment notwithstanding the verdict. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand.

FACTS

Martha Marie Billings (Billings) acquired title to lots 9 through 12, block one, Riverside Addition near the City of Deadwood by tax deed from Lawrence County in 1934. Lots 5 through 8 were acquired by Henry…