Melvin v. Parker

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This appeal from a final judgment in a quiet title action presents two issues: 1) Whether the trial court erred in its interpretation and application of Code 1975, § 12-21-163 (the Dead Man's Statute); and 2) whether the trial court erred in rejecting Appellant's contention that Appellees' claim of title was time-barred pursuant to Code 1975, § 6-2-33.

FACTS

J.R. and Daisy Richardson, husband and wife, acquired the subject property on September 12, 1963, through a…