Smith v. Du Rant

Stukes, Chief Justice.

This action is for the possession of a lot of land fronting 212.37 feet on U. S. Highway 52 in the town of Lake City to which respondent claims title as the heir at law of her parents. Appellant pleaded title in himself and further that respondent is estopped to claim the property by her silence during his use of it.

Respondent became of legal age on the 9th day of December, 1946. The action was commenced by service of the summons and complaint on March 7, 1956. It is seen that insufficient time elapsed for title to have been obtained by appellant by adverse possession.…