Schutten v. Beck

NEY, Judge.

Defendants, the co-personal representatives of the estate of Ollie A. Cummins (the estate), appeal the trial court’s finding that Joseph and Linda Schutten established ownership to a 30-foot strip of land by adverse possession. Defendants argue that the evidence fails to support the trial court’s determination. We agree and therefore reverse.

In December 1980, the Schuttens purchased an acre of land in Teller County. Property belonging to the Cummins family was adjacent the newly acquired Schutten property on the west, south, and east sides. When the Schuttens purchased the…