FORDHAM v. CLEBURNE COUNTY COM'N

89-1575.

580 So.2d 567 (1991)

James W. FORDHAM v. CLEBURNE COUNTY COMMISSION, et al.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

April 5, 1991.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Candice J. Shockley of Holliman, Shockley, Kelly & Acker, Bessemer, for appellant.

Gregory N. Norton of Burnham, Klinefelter, Halsey, Jones & Cater, Anniston, for appellees.


STEAGALL, Justice.

In March 1982, James W. Fordham purchased a parcel of real estate in Cleburne County, Alabama. A dirt road extended across that property to an adjoining parcel of real estate owned by Percy L. Owen. The dirt road, known as "Beaver Lane Road," connects with another road known as "Lambert Road" or "Owen Road"; both are considered public roads.

Within a year of the purchase, Fordham made improvements on the land, such as clearing both sides...

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