Ford v. Beam
Supreme Court of Alabama
1Opinion of the Court
BOULDIN, Justice.
Equity jurisdiction extends to proceedings: “To establish and define uncertain or disputed boundary lines, whether the bill contains an independent equity or not.” Code of 1923, § 6465, subd. 5, Code 1940, Tit. 13, § 129, subd. 5.
Appellants filed their bill under this statute to settle or establish a disputed boundary line between two residence lots in the City of Troy.
The bill discloses that complainants and respondent are the owners of certain adjoining lots and that the boundary line between them is in dispute. This gives equity to the bill.
The answer in effect admits…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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