Jackson County v. Compton

This is a declaratory judgment proceeding filed by plaintiff, Jackson County (herein "County”), seeking a determination that the County is the owner and is entitled to possession of certain stockpiled gravel. The defendants are Betty K. Compton and John Compton ("Comptons”), the owners of the real property upon which the gravel is located; First State Bank of Oregon ("Bank”); and Thomas E. Whittle ("Whittle”), who did not appear and is no longer involved as a party. The trial court entered a summary judgment in favor of defendants. On appeal, the Court of Appeals reversed, and we granted…