Powers v. Spiedel

Suit to quiet title to real estate. Decree for defendants and plaintiff appeals.

February 7, 1895, the land in controversy was owned by the Bank of Gering, a corporation, and on said day was sold and conveyed by said bank to one Yickrey. The deed was duly recorded on the 12th day of that month. February 19, 1895, Yickrey conveyed the land to defendant, August Spiedel, who recorded his deed December 16, 1895. . August 16, 1899, plaintiff purchased said land from said bank, taking a quitclaim deed therefor, which he duly recorded. The land was unimproved and unoccupied. Plaintiff took possession…