Huntsman v. Lowery, Unpublished Decision (2-17-2004)

OPINION

{¶ 1} On April 13, 1998, appellants, Lee and Cynthia Huntsman, filed a complaint against appellees, Brian Lowery, Marion Lowery, Mary Mercer and Ralph Mercer, Jr., claiming adverse possession as to several lots, and trespass upon said lots. On August 12, 1998, this case was consolidated with another case appellants had filed against Mercer family members and others for trespass on the aforementioned lots.

{¶ 2} A jury trial commenced on May 12, 1999. At the close of appellants' evidence, the trial court directed a verdict as to six of the lots, and appellants withdrew their claims of…