Owens v. White

Mobley, Justice.

“The exclusive possession by a child of lands belonging originally to the father, without payment of rent, for the space of seven years, shall create [a] conclusive presumption of a gift, and convey title to the child, unless there shall be evidence of a loan, or of a claim of dominion by the father acknowledged by the child, or of a disclaimer of title by the child.” Code § 48-106. It is under this section that plaintiff seeks recovery in the first three counts of her petition. However, this section is not applicable under the facts of this case, as the possession of the…