Barnes v. Young

Prank Holt, Associate Justice.

This is a suit by appellee against appellants to quiet title to a two and one-half acre strip of land lying between their properties. Also, damages are sought for destruction of a fence and growing crops. Appellee claims ownership of acquiescence and adverse possession and asserts that a fence constitutes an agreed boundary. The appellants denied these assertions and contend that the use of this disputed strip by appellee and his predecessors in title was permissive. The Chancellor found the issues in favor of the appellee and this appeal follows.

For reversal…