Francis v. Stubbs

This is a consolidated appeal from an order dismissing a complaint to quiet title and for ejectment, and an order granting summary judgment in favor of the defendants below on their counterclaim to quiet title. We reverse both orders.

The appellant, Joan Francis (“Homeowner”), is the owner of a five-acre tract of land in St. Lucie County, Florida. The appellees, Lawrence and Donna Stubbs (“Neighbors”), are the owners of ten contiguous acres to the north of Homeowner’s property. 1 Homeowner filed an action to quiet title and for ejectment against Neighbors, seeking to establish a boundary…