Thompson v. Cheatham

Bowles, Justice.

Appellees (plaintiffs below) brought an action in the Superior Court of Henry County for the purpose of quieting title to a tract of land. Appellant and others were named as defendants, but appellant is the only party who contested the proceedings. A special master was appointed by the court in keeping with Code Ann. § 37-1413. Appellant’s answer, as initially filed, requested a jury trial on the fact questions. Later appellant and all plaintiffs, by written stipulation to the court, waived jury trial and agreed to submit all issues for determination by the special master.…