Worthen Bank & Trust Co. v. Lewis

Frank Holt, Justice.

Appellees asserted , the ownership of certain lands by record title. William Henry Barnum responded and contended that he had acquired the title through adverse possession. Before the trial, Barnum was adjudged incompetent and appellant was appointed his guardian. The chancellor quieted and confirmed the title in appellees. For reversal of that decree, the appellant contends that the chancellor’s finding is against the preponderance of the evidence.

In 1925 Barnum purchased 76 acres of an 80 acre tract of land. The remaining four acres of the tract, of which 3 1/3 acres are…