Reitz v. Knight

Darel Knight appeals a judgment entered in a boundary dispute between him and his neighbor, Dan Reitz. He contends that the trial court used improper procedures to determine the boundary, failed to consider his adverse possession claim, and improperly admitted documentary evidence. He also contends that the court erred in denying his motion to dismiss for failure to join necessary parties. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

In 1976, Knight purchased a house situated on two Lake Washington waterfront lots. Reitz purchased the house and two lots directly north of Knight's property in late…