Keen v. Dismuke

GREENE, Chief Judge.

This case involves the possession and ownership of a three-bedroom house located on residential property in Sikeston, Missouri. Plaintiff, Glenda D. Keen, is the daughter of defendant, Otella G. Dismuke. Glenda is the record title owner of the property, and Otella is in possession of it.

After serving a notice to vacate on her mother, which notice was ignored, Glenda sued Otella for possession of the premises, plus damages. Otella counterclaimed, asserting fee simple ownership in the real estate, described in the pleadings as “All of Lot No. Thirteen (13), Block No. Four…