Steinfeldt v. Klusmire

McCown, J., Retired.

Plaintiffs, Ray and Jeanne Steinfeldt, commenced this action to quiet title to a strip of land along the boundary between plaintiffs’ residence and the residence of defendants, William and Luana Klusmire, and for damages for trespass. Plaintiffs claim title by adverse possession. The district court found for the defendants, quieted and confirmed title in them, and dismissed plaintiffs’ action. The location of a boundary line fence is the essential issue on appeal.

In 1927 the father of defendant William Klusmire purchased Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in Hoctor Terrace…