Riffel v. Dieter

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hoch, J.:

This was an action by three plaintiffs to quiet title to real estate as against a certain oil and gas lease. One of the plaintiffs appeals and one of the several defendants cross-appeals. Statement of the issues presented can best be made after further recital.

Clarity may be promoted by first identifying the parties and stating their relation to this appeal. Maria Riffel, plaintiff, and her husband, John Riffel, now deceased, were owners of the land involved. The trial court refused to quiet her title and she appeals. Derby Oil Company and…