Richau v. Rayner

These appeals stem from property owners Chris and Wilma Richau’s 1996 action to reform their deed to reflect the location of a boundary line as indicated to them by the sellers, Peter and M. Linda Rayner, prior to purchase. The Richaus’ action grew with the addition of disputes between the owners of the adjacent property, Michael and Sharon Page, and the Rayners. The first appeal and cross appeal raise real property questions, as well as issues relating to slander of title and whether damages are available for the wrongful filing of a lis pendens. The other two appeals concern the superior…