Belcher v. Elkins

STANLEY, Commissioner.

The appellees, Henry Melvin Elkins and Della Belcher Elkins, brought this action against Bowles Belcher and others, asserting ownership by conveyance of a small parcel of land, upon which there are two buildings, situated on Shelby Creek and a public road in Pike County. The plaintiffs charged the defendants with trespass and wrongful possession. After considerable delay, the defendants answered with a general denial. Upon the evidence judgment was rendered for the plaintiffs.

On January 5, 1960, the Clerk of this court notified the attorneys for the appellees that their…