Syversen v. Hess

NEUMANN, Justice.

[¶ 1] Vern and Lois Syversen appeal from the trial court’s judgment and the denial of their motion to alter or amend the judgment in a land transfer dispute with Shelly and Steve Hess. We affirm.

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[¶ 2] On June 4, 1996, the Syversens deeded farmland to their three children, including Shelly Syversen Hess. In 2001, the Syversens brought this action against Shelly and Steve Hess while a divorce was pending between the Hesses. In their amended complaint, the Syversens alleged a mistake occurred in the Hesses’ warranty deed. They requested a reformation of the deed so they would…