Benschoter v. Hakes

Plaintiffs’ petition in a quieting-title action alleged that they were the owners of 154 acres of farm land in which the defendant claimed some interest by virtue of a lease. The lease, attached to the petition, showed that the Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank of Lincoln, Nebraska, had, on September 26, 1940, leased the land to defendant until February 28', 1942. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendant claimed an interest over and above her right to possession until the expiration date of said lease.

The defendant’s answer admitted the allegations of the petition and alleged her right of…