Nelson v. Hughes

Defendants appeal from the decree of the trial court quieting plaintiff’s title to certain property in Josephine County. We reverse because we conclude that plaintiff had the burden of proof to establish that she was a bona fide purchaser for value without notice of defendants’ claim, and failed to sustain that burden.

In August, 1961, defendants entered into a land sales contract with Robert and Betty Lou Doland. The property involved was described by metes and bounds; the contract was not recorded at that time.

Shortly thereafter, the Dolands had certain adjoining land which they owned…