Cantrell v. City of Caruthersville

This is an action to try and determine title to a described parcel of land in the City of Caruthersville, and to enjoin defendants from interfering with plaintiffs' use of the land and to enjoin threatened condemnation of the land. On motion of defendants, the trial court dismissed the petition and abated the cause. Plaintiffs have appealed. Interesting questions relating to provisions of the Civil Code of Missouri (Laws of Missouri, 1943, p. 353 et seq., Mo. R.S.A. § 847.1 et seq.) are presented. This court has appellate jurisdiction on the ground the case involves "title to real estate."…