First American Title Insurance v. Township of Rockaway

MacKENZIE, P.J.Ch.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

Plaintiff First American Title Insurance Company (“First American”) commenced this action seeking an adjudication of title to the premises on Green Pond Road, Rockaway Township, Morris County, New Jersey, also known as Lots 29 and 29.01, Block 40701, formerly Lot 29, Block 40701, and previously Lot 73, Block 240 (“the subject premises”), and for other declaratory and equitable relief. In 1981, defendant Township of Rockaway (“Township” or “Rockaway”) was the fee owner of various lots, including the subject premises. Through the New Jersey Green Acres…