Southern Railway Co. v. Hall
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Marion Chancery Court. Heard before Hon. W. H. Simpson. Hall, claiming to own the mineral rights in certain lands described in his bill, filed the same to quiet his title thereto, alleging the necessary facts to bring the bill within the statute for quieting title. Demurrers were interposed to the bill, hut it is not necessary to here set them out. The facts sufficiently appear in the opinion of the court.
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Appeal from Marion Chancery Court. Heard before Hon. W. H. Simpson. Hall, claiming to own the mineral rights in certain lands described in his bill, filed the same to quiet his title thereto, alleging the necessary facts to bring the bill within the statute for quieting title. Demurrers were interposed to the bill, hut it is not necessary to here set them out. The facts sufficiently appear in the opinion of the court. From a decree granting relief to complainant the respondent corporation appeals, and assigns the final decree and the ruling on demurrer as error. — Peaceable possession, either…
1Opinion of the CourtHaralson, J.
The bill was filed in this case, under section 809 of the Code. It alleged that complainant was in the peaceable possession of the land described, and was the legal and equitable owner thereof; that the defendant claims or is reputed to claim some right, title or interest or incumbrance on said lands, and that no suit is pending to enforce or test the validity of defendant’s claim or' interest in said lands, etc. The demurrer to it was without merit. — Adler v. Sullivan, 115 Ala. 582, 22 So. Rep. 87.
The defendant ih answering, denies that complainant is in the peaceable possession of the…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Burton v. StateSupreme Court of Alabama · 1894
- Adler v. SullivanSupreme Court of Alabama · 1896
- Steed v. KnowlesSupreme Court of Alabama · 1892
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