Castillo v. Franks

Jake and Myrle Franks appeal from a judgment against them entered in the District Court, Sixth Judicial District, Park County, in favor of the Castillos and the Cotants. With minor modifications, we affirm the judgment.

Issues raised by the Franks include these: (1) that the plaintiffs’ suits are barred by the statute of limitations; (2) that plaintiffs’ claims are barred by latches; (3) that the awards of punitive damages are in error; (4) that damages for loss of hay crops are improper; and (5) that the court erred in awarding prejudgment interest.

In 1976, Jake and Myrle Franks purchased 160…