Sharpp v. Stodghill

The land in controversy consists -of 80 acres which formerly belonged to appellees bnt was forfeited for taxes, a portion of it in 1920, another portion of it in 1922, and another portion in 192.3.

It appears from the evidence that the appellees moved away from this land when it was sold for taxes. They took up their residence in close proximity to the land. They did not pay any improvement taxes or other taxes, and exercised no control and manifested no interest in the land for more than 12.years. They did not make any claim until appellant had secured his donation deed from the State. During…