Diel v. Beekman

Harold F. Diel and his wife brought an action to quiet title to certain real property on which they were residing and farming. The defendant, Hilkeline G. Beekman, in a separate suit sought the same relief for herself. The two actions were consolidated, and the defendant moved for a summary judgment in the Diels’ suit. A summary judgment was granted, and on this ground a decree was entered in the second suit quieting title in Beekman. The Diels appeal and assign error to the entry of the summary judgment dismissing their claim.

The undisputed facts disclose that on February 10, 1953, Arnold…