Legal Opinion

Grell v. Ganser

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided September 12, 1949PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtFairchild, J.

The appellants brought this action claiming that they are the absolute and exclusive owners of all land connected with the southwest forty up to the line marked by an ancient fence which was built some distance north of an old but now abandoned highway. Thus they claim that the land contribution to the old road came entirely from their premises, and, upon its abandonment, the land again became a part of their property. The appellants are insisting that the fence was placed and exists as a boundary fence.

The respondents disavow that fence line and base their claim to ownership upon a line…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Jones v. PashbyMichigan Supreme Court · 1887
  2. Pittsburgh & Lake Angeline Iron Co. v. Lake Superior Iron Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1898
  3. Husted v. WilloughbyMichigan Supreme Court · 1898
  4. White v. PeabodyMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
  5. Wunnicke v. DederichWisconsin Supreme Court · 1915

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Hammes v. First National Bank & Trust Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1977
  2. Nagel v. PhilipsenWisconsin Supreme Court · 1958
  3. STEUCK LIVING TRUST v. EasleyCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 2010
  4. Wiese v. SwersinskeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1953
  5. Northrop v. OppermanWisconsin Supreme Court · 2011

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