Mid-Valley Resources, Inc. v. Engelson

Plaintiff initiated this action to obtain a declaration that it is the owner of a disputed parcel of property and to enjoin defendants from trespassing on, asserting ownership rights in, and interfering with its use of that parcel. Defendants asserted a counterclaim that they, or their predecessors, had adversely possessed the disputed parcel of property. The trial court concluded that defendants acquired title to the disputed parcel by adverse possession and entered a judgment in their favor. Plaintiff appeals and we reverse.

Plaintiff purchased tax lots 1800 and 1803 in 1994. The disputed…