First National Bank of Wray v. McGinnis

Opinion by

Judge CRISWELL.

Defendants, Herbert Dean McGinnis and George W. McGinnis, who are brothers, appeal from the decree of the trial court quieting title to certain real property in plaintiff, the First National Bank of Wray. The trial court based its decree upon § 38-41-108, C.R.S. (1982 Repl.Vol. 16A), the seven-year possession with “color of title” statute. Because we conclude that the bank has satisfied the requirements of this statute, we affirm.

At all times material to this controversy, the legal title to the disputed property has stood in George McGinnis’ name. It is undisputed,…