Mitchell v. Burdett

There is a small strip of land in controversy, which is covered by tbe deed of tbe Burdetts, and is claimed by appellant." Mitchell bas tbe older title, but bas shown no possession under it. Appellees, tbe Burdetts, show possession and cultivation for five years, under a deed duly registered, but have failed to prove that they have paid tbe taxes thereon, as they alleged in their plea.

Tbe statute provides “that be, she, or they, who shall have “bad five years like peaceable possession of real estate, cultivating, using or enjoying tbe same, and paying taxes thereon, if “any, and claiming…