Ashbaugh v. Wright

Action to quiet title to the southwest quarter of section 9, township 125, range 48, in Traverse county. Plaintiffs allege title to the land in fee simple under a deed from their grandfather, Robert Ashbaugh, executed in July, 1886. In his answer defendant alleges title in himself by purchase and conveyance from his immediate predecessor and by adverse possession. The reply is a general denial. The cause was tried to the court, findings and an order for judgment in favor of the plaintiffs were filed. From a judgment entered thereon defendant appeals.

The record is voluminous, but the issues…