Chen v. Conway

McDEVITT, Justice.

Facts

In 1947, Viola Parberry purchased a 7.15 acre parcel of property near Payette Lake. At the time this action arose, the Chens owned a lot (“Lot 7”) that was located within the boundaries of Ms. Parberry’s parcel. In addition, Conway owned a lot (“Lot 3”) that was located within the boundaries of Ms. Parberry’s parcel. Lot 7 and Lot 3 are adjoining lots. At the time of Ms. Parberry’s purchase, there were no improvements on Lot 7. Also at the time of Ms. Parberry’s purchase, another family, the Spellerbergs, owned what is now Lot 3. At the time of Ms. Parberry’s purchase,…