Butler v. Lindsey

Cureton, Judge:

In December 1985, Butler sued Lindsey for trespass claiming Lindsey was using his property without permission. Lindsey answered and counterclaimed alleging he held legal title, or alternatively, he owned the property by adverse possession. He also counterclaimed for the value of improvements made by him to the property should the court decide he did not own it. Butler’s reply to Lindsey’s counterclaim prays that the “Court issue its order quieting title as between these litigants.” The case was referred to the master with authority to enter a final order. The Master concluded…