Ritchie v. Paine

DAVIS, Commissioner

The appellees instituted this action asserting their ownership of two parcels of land situated in Breathitt County and alleging that the appellants had trespassed thereon and removed coal valued at $5,000. The appellants defended on the basis of their own ownership of the land, contending that they had acquired title to it by adverse possession. Appellants also contended that the title of the appellees is defective. The trial court entered judgment upholding the claim of the appellees and awarding $5,000 damages for coal removed. Appellants present six points for reversal…