Weaver v. Stafford

TROUT, Chief Justice.

This case involves an action for trespass, breach of warranty of title, negligent interference with appropriative water rights and slander of title. Frank Stafford (Stafford) appeals from the district judge’s decision that he trespassed upon Max Weaver’s (Weaver) property and slandered the title of Owyhee Village, Inc.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Three parcels of real property are involved in this dispute. Stafford purchased the parcel at 4912 Laster Lane (the Stafford property) consisting of 1.39 acres on October 11, 1994. At the time Stafford purchased the Stafford…