Sweeney Land Co. v. Kimball

On Certiorari to the Utah Court of Appeals

DURHAM, Justice:

This case involves conflicting claims to property located in Park City. The trial court ruled that petitioners were entitled to a cotenant interest in the property. The Court of Appeals overturned this judgment and quieted title to the property in respondents Gilbert and Maud Kimball under the principles of estoppel and laches. We reverse and reinstate the ruling of the trial court with respect to petitioners’ cotenant interest.

Petitioners claim that the Court of Appeals (1) misapplied the standard of review for findings of fact by a…