Cox v. Clanton

KIDWELL, Justice.

The Coxes and the Maupins purchased property and made improvements upon land they believed they owned. A subsequent survey of the property revealed that the appellants did not own the land; the respondents held title to the disputed property. The appellants filed a quiet title action, and the district court quieted title in the respondents. The appellants appeal.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The plaintiffs bought parcels of land in separate purchases from Merlin Sharp (Sharp). Terry and Mindy Maupin purchased land from Sharp in December of 1998; the Coxes’ purchase occurred…