Hanneman v. Downer

OPINION

FACTS

This action results from a negligently performed survey and subsequent conveyance of the inaccurately described real property. The subject property is part of a tract of land located in the Pinenut Range of Douglas County. Respondent Stoddard Jacob-sen acquired the tract in 1950. In 1965, Jacobsen retained respondent Robert Downer to prepare a survey map and record it in the official records of Douglas County. Downer prepared the survey with the understanding that the tract would be subdivided into several parcels. Prior to commencing the survey, Downer obtained plats, notes, and…