Lancaster v. Maple Street Homeowners Ass'n, Inc.

TYSON, Judge.

Carolyn Lancaster et al. (“plaintiffs”) and Maple Street Homeowners Association, Inc. (“defendant”) both claimed ownership to real property located in Columbus County (“disputed property”). On 13 August 2001, a jury determined that defendant acquired title to the disputed property by adverse possession. Plaintiff appeals. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a new trial.

I. Background

In 1900, John P. Council, Jr. acquired by deed a tract of land containing approximately 925 acres in Columbus County from Robb L. Bridger and wife, Emma, that included the disputed…