L.A.M.A. Land Management, L.C. v. Ferro

L.A.M.A. Land Management, L.C. appeals from an order finding that appellees Jose L. Ferro and Martha Lopez hold title pursuant to section 253.12(9), Florida Statutes (2006), and adverse possession. We reverse because Ferro failed to prove that they returned the property to the appraiser within one year after they entered into possession and that section 253.12(9) is inapplicable.

At issue is a portion of land and its improvements located in the City of Marathon, Monroe County, Florida. Ferro owns a 60' by 100' lot, Lot 22, Block 2, located in the Coco Plum Beach Subdivision. Ferro obtained…