Itawamba County v. Sheffield

The County of Itawamba filed its bill to remove cloud upon the title to certain property used for school pur poses. The chancellor fixed the boundaries of this property, and its description will be set out by the Reporter in the margin. 1

It was alleged, but not proven, that the county had a deed to the lands, but its claim is based upon an adverse possession extending back for a period “beyond the memory of man now living.” The evidence showed that it had been so used for nearly eighty years. The defendant, appellee here, in his answer did not assert an absolute title but stated “he is…