Killian v. Everett

MERRILL, Justice.

The appellant filed a bill to quiet title to forty acres of land in DeKalb County in August 1951. The appellees filed an answer denying complainant’s alleged interest in the land and filed a demand for a jury to determine the question of title. The case was submitted to a jury. Complainant based his title and claim on adverse possession. The verdict of the jury was for the appellees. Before final decree was entered the complainant made a motion for a new trial and to set aside the verdict. The court overruled the motion and thereafter entered a decree in favor of the…