Smith v. Hogg

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Moorman

Reversing.

This is a controversy over the title to a tract of approximately 140 acres of land in Lee county. The appellants are the wife and children of D. B. Field, and are claiming title by. adverse possession, having entered and acquired possession of the land under a deed of May 1, 1896, from James M. Sebastain to D. B. Field. The appellees are claiming title to a part of the land under a deed dated February 14,1885, from David Hogan and his wife to H. C, Needham & Company, Hogg & Bro. and E. M. Pryse & Bro.

This action was instituted by appellees, who…