Esquibel v. Hallmark

OPINION

FEDERICI, Justice.

This action was commenced to quiet title to lands claimed by plaintiffs Esquibel (appellants). Following a non-jury trial, title was quieted in appellants against all defendants except Lavadie and Santistevan (appellees). Appellants seek review of the judgment of the District Court of Mora County.

The subject property was originally a part of the Mora Grant. Subsequently, title was acquired by the common grantor, State Investment Company, and later was sold to all of the predecessors of all of the present parties. Appellants’ claim to title is based on a series of…