Chapman v. Quinn

Thompson, Justice.

In December 1983, Dr. Gustus Cullens purchased a 270-acre farm in Coweta County for $240,000. The deed reflects that legal title to the property was put in Dr. Cullens’ name. Ramona and Chris Chapman, Dr. Cullens’ daughter and son-in-law, moved to the farm in March 1984. Months later, Dr. Cullens purchased a house and moved it to the farm. The Chapmans took up residence in that house.

The Chapmans paid the ad valorem taxes on the property from 1984 through 1987, and in 1990, 1994 and 1995. In 1988, 1989, and 1991 through 1993, the Chapmans paid the first $2,500 of the real…