THOMPSON v. RATCLIFF


245 S.W.2d 592 (1952)

THOMPSON et al. v. RATCLIFF.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

January 25, 1952.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Wm. R. McCoy, Jr., Earle Cassady, Inez, for appellants.

Baird & Hays, Pikeville, Moses Alley, Matewan, W. Va., for appellee.


CLAY, Commissioner.

Appellee brought this action to quiet his title to coal and minerals lying under a 35 acre tract of land in Martin County, and to recover damages. He claimed both a record title and adverse possession. The Chancellor adjudged in his favor.

Appellee proved a good record title back to the Commonwealth. However, the original patent was junior to the one under which appellants claim. There is a serious question as to whether or not appellee...

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