Knight v. Hilton

Oxner, Justice.

This action was brought to partition two parcels of land in Dorchester County. Respondent, Julia Shuler Knight, set up claim of title to one of the parcels containing fifty acres. She alleged that her husband, S. P. Knight, acquired title to this tract by adverse possession, which is now vested in her as his sole heir-at-law. The case was referred to the Master for Dorchester County. He found that respondent had failed to sustain her claim of title and recommended that the premises be partitioned. On appeal to the Circuit' Court, the findings of the Master were reversed and…