Thompson v. Ratcliff

CLAY, Commissioner.

Appellee brought this action to quiet his title to coal and minerals lying under a 35 acre tract of land in Martin County, and' to recover damages. He claimed both a record title and adverse possession. The-Chancellor adjudged in 'his favor.

Appellee proved a good record title back to the Commonwealth. However, the original patent was junior to the one under which appellants claim. There is a serious-question as to whether or not appellee owns this property by virtue of his record title, but we believe there was sufficient evidence to sustain the judgment on the ground of…