Hall v. Hall

*371Opinion op the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner —

Affirming.

This suit was brought by the widow and heirs of Miles Hall, Jr., commonly known as “Dog” Hall, against Joe Hall and the Beaver Creek Consolidated Coal Company to recover a large tract of land lying on Beaver Creek in Knott county. On final hearing the petition was dismissed and plaintiffs appeal.

Plaintiffs claim the land by adverse possession under a parol gift from Miles Hall, Sr., to his son, “Dog” Hall, while defendants claim under a deed from Miles Hall, Sr., to Joe Hall.

It appears that Miles Hall, Sr'., purchased the…