Roemer v. Eversman

OPINION

SHERAN, Chief Justice.

Respondents claim that a fence line between the common southwest boundary of the parties’ farm was recognized by the parties and their predecessors in title for some fifty years. They claim title by adverse possession to the land between the original fence line and a new fence constructed by appellants along a survey line established recently by a surveyor. Third District Judge Glenn E. Kelley granted respondents’ motion for summary judgment on the ground that no issue of material fact existed with regard to the adverse possession claim. We reverse.

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