Hallett Construction Co. v. Meister

TERNUS, Justice.

This case involves a dispute over the sand and gravel rights in real property owned by the appellants, Francis Meister, Irene Meister, Michael Meister, and Thomas Meister. The Meisters sought to evict the appellee, Hallett Construction Company, from the property and also claimed damages for holding over, breach of contract, and fraud. The district court granted Hallett’s summary judgment motion, ruling the Meisters’ claims were barred by the applicable statutes of limitation.

The Meisters’ appeal was transferred to the Iowa Court of Appeals. That court reversed the district…