James v. Griffin

SANDSTROM, Justice.

[¶ 1] Juanita D. James, David M. James, and Leanna Hudson (collectively referred to as “James”) appealed from a judgment quieting title in Paul and Julene Griffin to a 4-feet by 173-feet piece of residential property. We conclude the trial court correctly ruled James failed to establish ownership of the disputed parcel of property under the doctrine of acquiescence, and we affirm.

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[¶2] The parties own and occupy adjoining property. James owns Lot 4, and the Griffins own Lots 5 and 6, in Block 1 of Hubbard and Tyler’s Addition to the City of Wahpeton. George James, who was…