Ward v. Morgan

Thompson, Justice.

Plaintiffs brought suit against Johnny Ward seeking an accounting with regard to proceeds from the sale of timber. They alleged that, together with Ward, they are co-tenants of the underlying property. Ward answered, asserting he alone owns the property by adverse possession. On cross-motions for summary judgment, the superior court found that plaintiffs and Ward are tenants in common and that plaintiffs are entitled to an accounting. We agree with the superior court that no issue of fact as to adverse possession remains in the case and that plaintiffs are entitled to…