Neitge v. Severson

This is an action to quiet title to certain real estate sold on land contract, dated June 19, 1945, to “Reinhardt Neitge and wife, Clara Neitge, as joint tenants.” Clara Neitge died on December 26, 1948. A petition was filed in the county court of Bayfield county for the administration of her estate, and while proceedings on such petition were pending this action was commenced on May 23, 1949.

Plaintiff asserts his claim to title as the surviving joint tenant of Clara Neitge; defendant claims as her brother and sole heir at law.

On June 8, 1949, defendants served upon plaintiff’s attorneys…