Town of Blue Hill v. Leighton

[¶ 1] Dorothy Leighton appeals from a judgment of the Superior Court (Hancock County, Cuddy, J.), vacating a forcible entry and detainer judgment in her favor entered by the District Court (Ellsworth, Staples, J.). In vacating the District Court judgment, the Superior Court remanded the matter for entry of judgment and issuance of a writ of possession in favor of the town of Blue Hill. On appeal, Leighton contends that the Town was required, as a matter of law, to prove that it holds current title to the property at issue in the forcible entry and detainer action.

[¶2] Because the Town…