Meinhardt v. White

This is an action, under Section 1520, Revised Statutes 1929, to try title. Plaintiff's petition alleges that he is "the fee-simple owner" of a triangular parcel of land, therein specifically described by courses, metes and bounds, and situate in Washington County; that "defendant claims to have a title, estate or interest in said real estate" which "is adverse and prejudicial to plaintiff;" and prays the court to ascertain and determine, and "by its judgment define and decree" the title and interest "of plaintiff and defendant, respectively, in said real estate." Defendant's answer admits…