171 Ky. 644 | Ky. Ct. App. | 1916
Opinion of the Court by
Affirming.
This action was brought in July, 1911, by the Continental Realty Company against John W. Cardwell and T. IT. Hudson, sheriff of Breathitt County, to enjoin the former from trespassing on a certain tract of land described in the petition and the sheriff from serving a writ placing Cardwell in possession of the land. Being denied the relief prayed for, plaintiff appeals.
Both, plaintiff and Cardwell claim title through. William Smith, who, in October, 1886, died intestate in Breathitt County, leaving surviving him his widow, Nancy, and one son, George Smith. Plaintiff’s chain of title is as follows: Nancy Smith, and George Smith, the widow and son of William Smith, conveyed the land in controversy to C. J. Little, by deed dated April 26th, 1886. On July 15th, 1902, Little and wife conveyed to the McDowell County Coal & Coke Company, a partnership, of which C. J. Little was a member. On October 9th, 1902, Little and the other members of the partnership conveyed to the Lost Creek Coal and Coke Company, of which C. J. Little was president. On August 20th, 1903, the Lost Creek Coal & Coke Company conveyed to plaintiff, Continental Realty Company. Of the latter company Little was treasurer and general manager.
During the progress of this action it developed that Cardwell, who was dead, had, prior to his death, con
It is clear from the evidence in this case that the Continental Realty Company not only purchased through
Whether* there was such laches in the prosecution of the suit as to set the statute of limitation running in favor of the Continental Eealty Company, it is unnecessary to determine. The creditors’ suit suspended the running of the statute in favor of Little, and during its pendency his holding was not adverse. Therefore, the time that Little had possession cannot be counted in favor of plaintiff. Roberts v. Cardwell, supra. Little conveyed to the McDowell County Coal & Coke Company on July 15th, 1902. That company conveyed to the Lost Creek Coal & Coke Company on October 9th, 1902. On August 20th, 1903, the Lost Creek Coal & Coke Company conveyed to the Continental Realty Company. This suit was brought during the year 1911, or nine years after Little parted with title. It, therefore, follows that even if there was such laches in the prosecution of the creditors ’ suit as to set the statutes in operation, fifteen years, or the necessary time to acquire title by adverse possession, had not elapsed when this action was brought.
Judgment affirmed.