Boothby v. Gulf Properties of Alabama

Suit by W.J. Boothby and others against Gulf Properties of Alabama, Inc., for injunction. From a final decree dismissing the bill, plaintiffs appeal.

Reversed with directions. The appellants, as plaintiffs, brought their suit seeking a permanent injunction against the appellee, enjoining the sale of the area hereinafter referred to as "Beach Reserved." Upon bill, answer and testimony the chancellor decreed the equities to be with the defendant and dismissed the bill. Thereupon the plaintiffs appealed the final decree.

The property in dispute stretches 4000 feet between the Gulf Coast Highway…