Hangman v. Bruening

Keith D. Hangman’s 1992 petition to quiet the title to land over which Richard J. Bruening and Rita J. Bruening have an easement must be dismissed under the doctrine of res judicata, an issue which we raise sua sponte.

We vacate the March 8, 1993, judgment of the district court for Dixon County in favor of the Bruenings and remand the cause to that court with direction to dismiss Hangman’s June 2, 1992, petition filed against the Bruenings and against any interest the Bruenings have in the easement over Hangman’s land.

FACTS

On April 16, 1991, Hangman brought an action against the Bruenings to…