EMBRY, Justice.
The issue in this case is whether the doctrine of res judicata, or estoppel by judgment, bars an action seeking to establish title to land by adverse possession where a previous action involved title to the same land.
We hold the action is not barred, therefore, reverse and remand.
On 15 July 1968, W. E. Belcher Lumber Company, a Corporation, filed suit, in equity, in the Circuit Court of Chilton County, case No. 4217. The action sought...
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