Council Bluffs Savings Bank v. Simmons

LeGRAND, Justice.

This is still another case involving disputed land title because of the vagaries of the Missouri River. The trial court quieted title in plaintiff, and we affirm.

Our review is de novo. Grosvenor v. Olson, 199 N.W.2d 50, 51 (Iowa 1972). Defendant Clifford L. Simmons died during the pendency of this appeal. Helen H. Simmons is now the sole party defendant. Our references to plaintiff are to G. William Coulthard, who is also now deceased, rather than to the executor of his estate.

I.Plaintiff claims title to 1,060 acres of land located in Harrison County approximately two miles…