Cheek v. Royston

GeieeiN Smith, Chief Justice.

Relying on continuous payment of taxes under color of title and adverse possession for more than seven years, Royston alleged in his suit to quiet title that Mary Etta Cheek claimed an unknown interest in an unoccupied lot.

The intervention and cross-complaint of Edna Edwards as guardian admitted there was no actual adverse occupant, but charged forcible ejectment. The lot had formerly belonged to Will Cheek, Mary Etta’s father, who died in possession, presumptively intestate. After Will’s death Mary Etta obtained a warranty deed to a sister’s interest and was an…