Sila v. Saunders

NATURE OF CASE

Aaron Sila brought this action under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 34-301 (Reissue 2004) to establish the east boundary line of his property adjoining the property of the defendant, Kirk Saunders. Sila sought to establish the boundary line in accordance with the original government survey. Kirk asserted that under theories of mutual acquiescence and adverse possession, the historically recognized boundary should instead be acknowledged.

BACKGROUND

The properties in issue were once part of a single 78-acre farm owned by Kirk’s grandfather, Fred Saunders. Fred owned and farmed the land from the…