Lester Group, Inc. v. Little

The dispositive issue in this appeal is whether valid title passed to certain real property that was sold for delinquent taxes.

Larry K. Little and Douglas M. Hunt (collectively, Little) brought this ejectment action against The Lester Group, Inc., formerly known as Lester Lumber Company (Lester), claiming fee simple ownership to a 191-acre tract of land on Turkey Cock Mountain in Franklin County. By its answer, Lester denied Little’s claim. Following a bench trial, the trial court entered judgment in favor of Little, holding that he had the right of possession as against Lester. Lester…