Young v. Knox

Hart, J.,

(after stating the facts). The title of appellees, who are plaintiffs in the court below, is founded upon the adverse possession of themselves and the local congregation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Paragould, Arkansas, for. a period of more than seven years. The statute of limitations as to real estate is founded upon public policy. It is a statute of repose, and intended to quiet titles, and operates in favor of or against religious societies as "well as natural persons or private corporations.

This court has held that the trustees of a church or (¡religious society may…