Blue v. Blue
South Dakota Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtZinter, Justice
[¶ 1.] Tom and Jim Blue inherited two parcels of land as tenants in common. Approximately ten years later, Jim commenced this action to partition one of the parcels. Tom counterclaimed for partition and for the value of purported improvements. He also counterclaimed for restitution for the time he spent caring for both properties. The circuit court partitioned the land equally, awarded Tom owelty, and denied Tom's claims for improvements and restitution. Tom appeals. We affirm.
Facts and Procedural History
[¶ 2.] In 2004, upon the death of their father George Blue, Tom and Jim Blue inherited…
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