Opinion ID: 2004651
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Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Adverse Possession and Laches

Text: The Bobos pled laches in their answer to the counterclaim. They did not plead adverse possession but did raise the issue at trial. No motion to conform to proof was made on the issue of adverse possession. They argue on appeal that the circuit court erred in refusing to rule in their favor based on adverse possession and laches, noting that adverse possession was presented to the circuit court and no objection was raised by Jones. This case is before us on appeal. Our jurisdiction on appeal is limited to review of an order or decree of a lower court. Gwin v. Daniels, 357 Ark. 623, 184 S.W.3d 28 (2004). Because there is no ruling on the issue of adverse possession or the issue of laches, there is no order for this court to review on these issues. If the circuit court wrongfully refused to act, that would have been subject to petition for a writ by way of an original action in this court. See, e.g., Smith v. Fox, 358 Ark. 388, 193 S.W.3d 238 (2004).