Section 18-60-506 - Prima facie title

If the petitioner cannot show a perfect claim of title to any particular tract or tracts of land, it shall be held to constitute a prima facie title if the petitioner shall show that:(1) The petitioner and those under whom he or she claims, have had color of title to the land for more than seven (7) years; and(2) During that time the petitioner or those under whom he or she claims, have continuously paid the taxes thereon.Acts 1899, No. 79, § 5, p. 133; C. & M. Dig., § 8368; Pope's Dig., § 10964; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1907.