Schimmel v. Dundon

We are obliged to reverse the judgment because of plaintiffs’ failure to establish their own title tO' the disputed strip of land.

The action is one to quiet title, and therefore plaintiffs must prove that they have title to the tract in suit. They cannot prevail on the mere weakness of defendants’ title. State v. Gether Co. 203 Wis. 311, 315, 234 N. W. 331; Kidder v. Pueschner, 211 Wis. 19, 22, 247 N. W. 315.

Defendants’ deed was recorded long before either the Kranzes or plaintiffs purchased the other lot. Therefore both Kranzes and plaintiffs were conclusively charged with *102knowledge of…