Parrish v. Minturn

This is a suit to quiet title to a ranch in Crook county. Plaintiff alleges that he acquired title by adverse possession. The trial court concluded that plaintiff’s possession was not adverse and entered a decree for defendants. Plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff purchased the land in question in 1917. In 1931 he deeded the land to his son, Edwin C. Parrish. Edwin died on January 30, 1960. Defendant James Minturn is the administrator of the estate of Edwin C. Parrish. Defendant Vivien Parrish is Edwin’s widow.

Approximately two years after the execution of the deed by plaintiff Edwin left the ranch…