Lott v. Keith

MERRILL, Justice.

James E. Keith, Jr., complainant-appellee, filed a bill to quiet title to property known as Nelson’s Point. There were two different claimants, the McKenzies and the Lotts. The trial court decided in favor of Keith and both the McKenzies and W. O. Lott appealed.

The case was tried ore tenus before the trial court. Where evidence is heard orally before the trial court, the finding of the court has the effect of a jury’s verdict and will not be disturbed on appeal, unless plainly erroneous, whether in law or equity. And we must affirm the trial court’s decree T fairly supported…